EGYPTIAN ROYAL WEDDING
LAVISH PREPARATIONS MADE AT CAIRO (Received January 20, 10 p.m.) CAIRO, January 20. A marquee has been erected on the tennis court at the Koubbeh Palace, where King Farouk will introduce his bride to the Queen Mother and his family to-day. The marquee is 70 yards square, and is draped inside and outside with 5000 yards of coloured silks bearing Their Majesties' monograms. The floors are covered with priceless Persian rugs. Chefs from the Palace have made a 19-foot wedding cake, which King Farouk will hold while his bride cuts it with his gold-bejewelled sword. ______________
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22306, 21 January 1938, Page 11
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