Apology is owed, not only to yourself and the House at large, but also to Her majesty, for our abrupt departure from the Crown's service. I offer no excuse for our leaving Sir, only to say that it was done with the best intentions in mind.
Having now returned to the lands of our birth, we feel it is our duty to offer, once again, our services to Queen and House, should either have need of us.
If this is not the case, if neither House nor Queen have reason or cause for us, then we are content to live out the rest of our days in peace and wish you and your kin all the very best.
No apology is needed, not for me at least. I am glad to see you ready and willing to serve the house in whatever capacity may be required of you.
That said, it's not me that would need apologising to. And I cannot accept it on Her Majesty's behalf.
I am due to have tea with the Queen this coming Tuesday. I'll pass your message then, and see how she would like to move forwards with this unfortunate incident.
I'm currently based in Nottingham, should you need any help in the meantime. I'll have the household staff ready to receive you at any time. Otherwise, be ready, I'll let you know how to proceed in due course.
In service to the House of Bretonia,
Prince James Frederick Albert William
Duke of Dundee,
Colonel, 114th Ottago Hussars