Enthusiastic Scenes as King and Queen Arrive At Southampton Aboard Empress of Britain, dtu f June 22.
Rain, and bad weather conditions in general, did nothing to dampen the enthusiastic welcome accorded to the King and Queen on their arrival at Southampton today, on their return from a historic and triumphal visit to Canada and the United States.
Speedboats in large numbers put out to greet the liner as she passed slowly through the grey mist, amidst the shadowy forms of ships of the Home Fleet.
Yachts, and other vessels in Southampton Waters, were dressed overall, and their crews lined the decks, cheering Their Majesties' home-coming.
Meanwhile, crowded pleasure steamers circled the royal liner, and crowds roared greetings as destroyers fired a salute. The ship tied up at 1,50 pan, As soon as the gangway was lowered, Queen Mary, with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, the Princes Royal, Lord Harewood, and Admiral-of-the-Fleet the Earl of Cork, went aboard to greet Their Majesties.
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