PRINCESS ELIZABETH.
INCIDENT OF RED ROSE.
LONDON, April 30. The “Sunday Dispatch” states that the Duchess of York is seeking a companion and governess for the Princess Elizabeth and has consulted the Queen on the matter. The Princess’ mother hitherto has supervised her comparatively simple studies However a governess is necessary, as it has been decided that the Princess shall not go to school, the education of a princess necessitating a special curriculum, including a delicate intricacies of court etiquette and diplomatio convention. If Elizabeth continues to occupy Imposition of the third in the line of succession to the Throne she must extend her studies to the numerous subjects on which the potential ruler of the Empire must he well informed and •this will necessitate expert guidance in the Royal home. The governess must lie experienced in Royal circles, and able to escort the Princess out of doors.
Wliile the Princess was having tea with the Iving and Queen after a visit to AVl.ipsnade Zoo the King chaffingly asked her why she was not wearing one of the red roses with which, the table was decorated in honour of &t. George’s Day, says the “Manchester Guardian.” Sir Chalmers Alitckell, director of the zoo, tool,- a rose from the tablo and offered it to the Princess, who put it aside, saving, “No, thank you, lam of York.” •
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 54, Issue 194, 30 May 1934, Page 8
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