Additionally, both Leopold and Stockma had years of experience battling with France in their youth, so they inherently distrust France. Because of this, they place great importance on diplomatic relations with Britain.
For Arthur, Victoria not succeeding to the throne merely equates to a bumpy road ahead.
But for Belgium, Victoria not succeeding signifies a potential extinction of the nation.
This is not a matter of the same magnitude.
Compared to the heavy-hearted Stockma, Arthur, who came to Rose Hall for a lesson today, was in particularly high spirits.
The long-held thoughts finally found a fitting recipient, and he was confident that Stockma would handle the issue properly. After all, this Belgian Baron is someone who receives constant praise from Sir Robert Peel and Viscount Melbourne.
Even Palmerston praised him as "the only person I've ever met in my life with absolutely no selfish desires."
