AN INTERESTING PLAQUE

Shannon News, 6 June 1928, Page 4

AN INTERESTING PLAQUE

A plaque showing Princess Elizabeth, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, nestling in the arms of the Duchess, executed by Mr A. G. Walker, the sculptor, has been hung in the Royal Academy, London,' in readiness for the forthcoming exhibition, states an exchange. The King saw a photograph of the plaque and a newspaper expressing the opinion that it scarcely did! justice to Princess Elizabeth's child beauty. Sir Francis Dicksee, president of the Royal Academy, hearing* of the comment, offered to send the plaque to the palace for His Majesty’s inspection. MeamAdiile the King had ascertained that the Duchess was delighted with the homely portrayal and greatly admired the work. His Majesty sent a message to Sir Francis Dicksee accordingly. '' There was no question of any command not to exhibit the*plaque,” said Sir Francis ;Dicksee, "but naturally I felt that I must respect the King’s opinion. Now that he is satisfied the plaque will certainly be shown.” Princess Elizabeth celebrated her second birthday at Windsor at a family gathering. There was a wonderful cake with two candles.