HISTORIC MONUMENT
THE THRONE OF KANDY KING GEORGE’S GESTURE. (British Official Wireless.) Pres* Association—By Telegraph—Copyright RUGBY, June 8. The King is anxious that tho visit to Ceylon of the Duke of Gloucester should be marked by some of his personal favour towards his Cingalese subjects. He has, accordingly, decided to restore to Ceylon the ancient throne of the kings of Kandy, which has been preserved at Windsor Castle for 100 years. His Majesty has charged the Duke of Gloucester with_ the duty of making a formal presentation to the Ceylon Government, and believes that the return of the historic monument will be agreeable to the views widely entertained by all sections of the community in Ceylon. >
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Evening Star, Issue 21743, 11 June 1934, Page 9
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116HISTORIC MONUMENT Evening Star, Issue 21743, 11 June 1934, Page 9
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