The Archive · 1937

Royal Christmas at

SANDRINGHAM, The King to Broadcast to His Empire London, Dec, 18, addition to the King and Queen, Princess BIN and Princess Margaret, the quiet Royal family parly at Sandringham for Christmes will Include Queen Mary, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke and Duchess of Kent and their children.

On Christmas day the King will broadcast a brief address to. the Empire reviving the practice established by King George V.

The King and Queen, who will proceed to Sandringham on Wednesday, are spending the week-end at their Windsor retreat, White Lodge. Last night Their Majesties visited Slough social centre and, to the delight of the factory workers present, joined in a game of darts, The Queen, who in three throws. scored, 21 beat the King whose score was 18.

Visiting the gymnasium, 'Their Majesties watched the boys being instructed in boxing. wrestling and physical exercises. "In the women's Feereation room' the Queen was particularly interested ina fencing match, At the swimming pool they watched a team race between the Centre and Reading swimming club, "Wireless through Reuter.

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