text_original: ^ Prince Leopold she regarded as a second father, and the long series of lettei's which passed between them proves how well her confidence and affection were justified.^ In 1827 the death of the Duke of York rendered the ultimate succession of the Princess almost certain.
text_transcription: PRINCE LEOPOLD SHE REGARDED AS A SECOND FATHER AND THE LONG SERIES OF LETTERS WHICH PASSED BETWEEN THEM PROVES HOW WELL HER CONFIDENCE AND AFFECTION WERE JUSTIFIED IN EIGHTEEN TWENTY SEVEN THE DEATH OF THE DUKE OF YORK RENDERED THE ULTIMATE SUCCESSION OF THE PRINCESS ALMOST CERTAIN
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