MAGNIFICENT DURBAR

Evening Star, Issue 21746, 14 June 1934, Page 9

MAGNIFICENT DURBAR

IN ENGLAND NEXT YEAR TO MARK KING’S JUBILEE. LONDON, May 5. On the eve of the twenty-fourth anniversary of King George’s accession to the throne, an unofficial announcement' is made in London to-day that next year a magnificent durbar will be held m India to mark' the King’s silver jubilee. Lord and Lady Williugdon will shortly fly to Britain from India to consult with the King and the Government on the best form the great ceremonial should take. It is understood the durbar will be on a scale of magnificence for the rare event in the gorgeous East. The last durbar was held in 1911 when the King personally received the homage of the Indian Eriuces. It is not expected nest year, owever, that the King will bo able to stand the fatigues of the journey to the great dependency. He will, however, formally promulgate the new Indian Constitution should it be completed and passed into law by the British Parliament in the meantime. The home celebrations will be as elaborate as those of Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. Imperial pageants on a vast scale will include a State visit to the City of Loudon, a thanksgiving service in 'Westminster Abbey, and military and naval spectacles at many centres. The King also will broadcast a message of thanks to his people similar to Christmas greetings of recent years. More than two centuries have passcu since the silver jubilee of a British monarch has been observed with full ceremonial.