Royalty Contributes To Relief Fund
(Received 12 noon) RUGBY, September 12. To alleviate distress caused by the indiscriminate bombing of London, the Lord Mayor is appealing for help, and has opened a Mansion House Fund. His Majesty the King has sent £IOOO, the Queen £SOO, Queen Mary £3OO, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester £250, and the Duke and Duchess of Kent £2OO. Other large gifts have been promised, including a substantial donation from the American Ambassador from funds under his control, and from the London County Council.
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Northern Advocate, 13 September 1940, Page 5
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