KING UNDER SOFA
COURT OF PRINCESS, f . ’SOME INTIMATE GLIMPSES. k; V ' LONDON,. October 14. The large 'Court of Princess Elizabeth holds no more devoted slave than thfe King, writes Lady Synthia Asquith in her book, entitled “The Married Life of ;the Duchess of York.” Ajmong other liberties, says the wrnfer,' the Princess has been known to -sweep all the King’s food off liis plate tof give it to hey little dog. Grandfather and grand-daughter are ftooti companions. Once, , when the King wa s discovered flat on the floor under a tsuftt, His Majesty explained: “Wo Are' looking for Lilibei’s hairslide,” Princess Elizabeth is not allowed to feel tho burden of Royalty. >She tlrirks 1 trie cheers she receives are the greetings naturally given to little girls! Trie Princess’ most perfect playmate her younger sister, Princess Margaret, who -already shows promise of character and charm. Princess; MaVgaret possesses a remarkable talent for mimicry. She' loves music and lias a faultless ear. When she was only 11 months old she amazed Lady Strathmore, the Duchess’ mother, by humming the “Merry Widow” waltz. At the age of two she can sing perfectly , a ny song she hears.
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1933, Page 2
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195KING UNDER SOFA Hokitika Guardian, 28 October 1933, Page 2
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