HUMAN PRINCESS.
CRIED AT CHRISTENING
WATER FROM JORDAN
LONDON, May 29.
The women who crowded into Brut on street for hours before the Roy a: christening party was due to depart for Buckingham Palace finally were rewarded by the appearance of the Duchess of York, who delightedly acknowledged the cheers of the gathering. A nurse followed hor, carrying the infant Princess, clothed in a sumptuous cloak of crflam brocade, which is a Royal heirloom, over the christening robe. The christening ceremony took place in the private chapel -of Buckingham Palace, which was gorgeously decorated with flowers. Queen Mary, as godmother, held the baby in her arms while the Archbishop of' Canterbury used water from the River Jordan in christening the- crying Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Marv.
The King and the Frince of Wales, who were the godfathers, and the Duchess of York cut an elaborate thrcfitiered christening cake, surmounted by a silver cradle, at the reception, which was held at Buckingham Palace.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17056, 10 June 1926, Page 7
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