LIVING IN A COTTAGE
LITTLE HOUSEKEEPERS
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose are having their first experience of housekeeping during their visit with the King and Queen to Balmoral Castle, stated the London "Daily Telegraph" of August 17.
In accordance with the old custom that children do not stay at Balmoral Castle, the Princesses and their governess are living in the picturesque garden cottage within sight of tha castle, walls.
They are taking an active' part in the running of the cottage, being shown every detail of the work which makes for the successful management of a home. When they entertain they supervise the menu and plan . the amusements for the guests. ■
The^ Princesses joined the Girl Guides' First Buckingham Palace Troop, formed for them by their friends. '
The Queen during her holiday is wearing the delightful tweeds of Scotland, the shades being rose pink and misty blue-. One of her suits is in light rabbit-wool' tweed with a' satin-soft finish, and one has a fleck of raspberry to deepen the rose pink.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 63, 11 September 1937, Page 19
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172LIVING IN A COTTAGE Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 63, 11 September 1937, Page 19
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