HOUSE OF LORDS
DUKE OF KENT TAKES SEAT.
(British Official Wireless.) Rugby, November 7. The Duke of Kent was introduced as a member of the House of Lords with picturesque ceremonial this afternoon. He was sponsored by his brothers, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. All were robed in ermine and scarlet. They were led by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and followed by the Garter King Arms and the Lord Great Chamberlain to the Woolsack where the new member presented the Writ of Summons to the Lord Chancellor. The House was crowded to witness the ceremony.
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Southland Times, Issue 22474, 9 November 1934, Page 7
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102HOUSE OF LORDS Southland Times, Issue 22474, 9 November 1934, Page 7
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