THE ROYAL TOURIST
DUKE OF GLOUCESTER'S RETURH ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME IN PORTSMOUTH AND LONDON Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, March 28. (Received March 29, at 11 a.m.) Portsmouth enthusiastically welcomed tho Duke of Gloucester, whom the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York greeted as he disembarked. All the ships in Spithead Harbour were dressed, and the Australia was accorded a Royal Salute as she passed through Spithead escorted by five destroyers and five flying boats. The Australia arrived late, owing to a channel fog.
The Duke of Gloucester was officially welcomed by Lord Mottistone. Replying he said the tour had been altogether enjoyable. He was grateful for the kindness received overseas and also for tho warmth of the welcome that day. The Royal brothers entrained for London amid cheers from civilians and ratings. The - Duke of Gloucester alighted on a flower-bedecked and beflagged Victoria Station, where he was met by their Majesties and representatives of the dominions, including Sir James Parr. A brigade of Guards provided the guard of honour. Thousands gathered in the spring sunshine to cheer the Duke of Gloucester, en route for Buckingham Palace.
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Evening Star, Issue 21991, 29 March 1935, Page 9
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187THE ROYAL TOURIST Evening Star, Issue 21991, 29 March 1935, Page 9
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