SUDDEN PASSING.
SECOND EDITION
DEATH OF DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH,
ROYAL WEDDING DELAYED
United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON. October 19.
The Duke of Buccleucli, father of Lacly Alice Montugu-Douglas-Scott, the Duke of Gloucester’s fiancee, is dead.
Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott, accompanied by her elder sister. Lady Margaret, flew to Edinburgh from London in 24 hours, which .is exceptionally fast time considering the stormy conditions. They joined their mother and the* family at the bedside of their father, who died suddenly at 12.5 a.m. The news was conveyed to their Majesties at Sandringham, and to the Duke of Gloucester at Buckingham Palace
The. death of the Duke of Buccleuch gives no cause for further alterations in the wedding plans. The evening party at the Palace, however, has been cancelled and the. afternoon party at St. James’ Palace may also not be held. 'The Duke of Buccleuchhs funeral will take place on Tuesday. The Duke of. Gloucester will go to Bow hill to-night.
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Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13086, 21 October 1935, Page 6
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160SUDDEN PASSING. Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13086, 21 October 1935, Page 6
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