The Archive · 1928

Afghan Rulers on Tour

Visits to be Paid to Rome, Paris and London London, Jan. 4.

The King and Queen of Afghan-stan will leave Egypt to-morrow for Rome on a State visit to the last two weeks and Theie Majesties will then proceed to Paris, where they wil be the guests of the French Republic. Their Majesties will arrive in London at the end of February on a State visit to King George and Queen Mary.

The British Minister in Afghan-stan, Sir Francis Humphrys, is on his way home to discuss with the Foreign Secretary, Sir Auster Chamberlain, and officials of the Court arrangements for the visit, The arrangements will require a good deal of detailed attention b cause the ladies of the party, though they are ignoring some of their conventions for the purpose of their European visit, must have regard to the restrictions impos by their religion.—British Wireless through Reuter.

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