A ROYAL TOMB.—The tomb of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, which was erected in 1920 in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, has been unveiled. When the coffins were placed in the tomb the monument was draped with a Royal Standard. By command of the King this has now been removed. The sculptured figures, in robes of State, are of Carrara marble. The memorial was designed by the famous Australian sculptor, Sir Bertram Mac kennaL.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 210, 24 November 1927, Page 15
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73A ROYAL TOMB.—The tomb of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, which was erected in 1920 in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, has been unveiled. When the coffins were placed in the tomb the monument was draped with a Royal Standard. By command of the King this has now been removed. The sculptured figures, in robes of State, are of Carrara marble. The memorial was designed by the famous Australian sculptor, Sir Bertram Mac kennaL. Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 210, 24 November 1927, Page 15
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