[Sidenote: Congratulations from Abroad.] In addition to the innumerable addresses which the Queen received from every part of her dominions, an immense number of congratulatory messages was sent from foreign countries. The quaintest of all was that of the United States. It was delivered to Her Majesty by the Honourable Whitelaw Reid, the Special Ambassador, who was conspicuous in the Jubilee Procession as the only man partaking in it in everyday attire. He wore evening dress and an opera hat. The text of the address was as follows:-- "To Her Majesty VICTORIA, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India. "Great and good friend, in the name and on behalf of the people of the United States, I present their sincere felicitations upon the sixtieth anniversary of your Majesty's accession to the Crown of Great Britain. "I express the sentiments of my fellow-citizens in wishing for your people the prolongation of a reign which has been illustrious and marked by advance in science, arts, and popular well-being. On behalf of my countrymen I wish particularly to recognise your friendship for the United States and your love of peace exemplified upon important occasions. "It is pleasing to acknowledge the debt of gratitude and respect due to your personal virtues. "May your life be prolonged, and peace, honour, and prosperity bless the people over whom you have been called to rule. May liberty nourish throughout your Empire under just and equal laws, and your government continue strong in the affections of all who live under it. And I pray that God may have your Majesty in His holy keeping. "Your good friend, "WILLIAM M'KINLEY. "Done at Washington this 28th day of May, A.D. 1897, by the President. "JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary of State." [Illustration: _From a Photograph_} {_by Russell & Sons, Baker Street._ THE ROYAL PROCESSION: HER MAJESTY'S CARRIAGE IN WHITEHALL. On the right is seen a portion of the banqueting hall of the former Royal Palace of Whitehall, and next to it a grand stand seating 4,000 persons. The Queen's carriage is turning to pass through the Horse Guards' gate into the Mall.] [Sidenote: The Royal Dinner.] In the evening of the great day the Queen entertained an illustrious company of foreign Princes at dinner in Buckingham Palace. Here is the menu:--Potages--Bernoise à l'Impératrice, Parmentier; Poissons--Whitebait, Filets de Saumon à la Norvégienne; Entrées--Timbales à la Monte Carlo, Cailles à la d'Uxelle; Relevés--Poulets à la Demidon, Roast Beef; Roti--Poulardes farcies; Entremets--Pois sautés au beurre, Pouding Cambaceres, Pain d'Oranges à la Cintra, Canapés à la Princesse; Side Table--Hot and cold roast, fowls, Tongue, Cold beef, Salade. A great bouquet of orchids was placed on the dining-table immediately opposite where Her Majesty sat. [Illustration: BROOCH OF DIAMONDS AND PEARLS