The Archive · 1935

A Family Affair

The return of the Duke and Duchess Kent from their honeymoon tip, following the arrival of the Duke of Gloucester from his important mission the Antipodes, gives a further im-Relus to the preparations for the Silver Jubilee next month, That will be a family affair in that the King's attainment of the 25th anniversary of his accession to the Throne. will be celebrated by his subjects in the sams spirit as that which now animales the gathering at Windsor this Easter, 'The widespread character' of the celebrations is well illustrated by the news of preparations coming from all arts of the Empire. London will be the centre of the festival of thanks-iving but everywhere there will be appropriate demonstration of affection and loyalty in honour of Their Majeoties' singularly devoted service {to their people,

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