HADE THE QUEEN PAY.
An informal visit by the Queen, Princess Mary, and Prince Albert to. the Canadian battle photographs in the Grafton Galleries began with an amusing incident. A French Canadian orderly held the gate, and when tho Royal party approached he demanded tickets.
"How much are -they?"- asked the Qneen.
" One-and-three," said the Canadian, whereupon Prince Albert produced the required amount, and they were admitted past tho barrier. Being a zealous business man, tho orderly followed this up by offering catalogues, and again the Prince smilingly produced, the required amount. The French Canadian, who had learned who his guests were, tried to apologise to Princa Albert.
"That's all right, old man," said the Prince. "It was worth it."
Turning round, the Queen smiled. "It was an informal visit," she said; "and wo quite expected to pay."
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Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 103, 3 May 1919, Page 14
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138HADE THE QUEEN PAY. Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 103, 3 May 1919, Page 14
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