ROYAL SWIMMERS.
Princesses Win Challenge
Shields.
RACES WATCHED BT QUEEN.
(Received 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, June 28. The Princesses participated in swimming races at the Bath Club. Princess Margaret Rose won one event. The Queen, with the mothers of the other entrants, watched the children. Princess Margaret Rose was placed first with 3o£ marks out of a possible 40, winning the challenge cup for competitors under nine. Princess Elizabeth won the challenge shield for girls from nine to 14. The Queen presented the prizes and shook the children's hands.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 151, 29 June 1939, Page 11
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