The Archive · 1924

A Hearty Welcome in the City

London, May 13.

The King and Queen of Rumania had a great reception in the City to-day, when they drove to the Guildhall und received an address of welcome from the City ina vold casket in the presence of the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, Prince Henry, Prince and Princess Arthur of Con" naught and other members of the Royal family. The Prime Min Sir Joseph Cok, A fand Bra. Asquith were present.

The Lord Mayor, in his speech, recalled that this wax the casion that Majestien had paid a ceremonial visit to England ince their accession in 19d. He referred to the increase of British commoreisl interests in Rumania.

'The Kino of Rumania, replying to the Lord Maya's toust, resolved fo hear that the city' of London appreciated the efforts of Rumania to recover herself, Ife wax cot Vineet that Beitain would continue support her endeavours by strengthening I developing British trade with Rumania, whose Potentialities in oil and other pro-nets offered a wide field of activity to British capital and" (rade Router,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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