King Edward’s Superstitions.
It is not generally known that our King and Queen are superstitious. Both, however, have a firm belief in the “mascot powers of one of the Queen's ladies-'in-waiting. This lady has the enviable reputation of securing, by her presence at the races, victory to the horse she favours. So firm is the Royal belief in her power that when Diamond Jubilee was to run for the Derby, the Queenthen Princess of Wales—requested the presence of the “mascot.” who was at the time in delicate health. After a great deal of persuasion from the Prince she went, and, as we know, the Roval colours scored a victory. The little baby born two days later was christened “Diamond,” and the Prince of Wales’ gift was a diamond brooeh with the words large on it, “Diamond Jubilee.”
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 4, 26 January 1907, Page 50
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137King Edward’s Superstitions. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 4, 26 January 1907, Page 50
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