 Louise became engaged to the Marquess of Lorne on 3 October 1870 . Lorne was invited to Balmoral Castle in Scotland , and accompanied Louise , the Lord Chancellor , Lord Hatherley and Queen Victoria 's lady @-@ in @-@ waiting , Jane , Marchioness of Ely on a drive . Later that day , Louise returned and announced to the Queen that Lorne had " spoken of his devotion " to Louise , and she accepted his proposal in the knowledge of the Queen 's approval . The Queen later gave Lady Ely a bracelet to mark the occasion . 
