King George has made it known that he wishes the Royal Family to comply strictly with the rationing order, so Queen Elizabeh has had to cancel her orders for summer and autumn dresses. While she has a comparatively extensive wardrobe to carry on with. she intends to make this do as long as possible.
The style-setting Duchess of Kent will also abide loyally by the King's wishes and women will be curious to see how a leader of fashion will manage on 66 coupons.
However, there is a rumour that household furnishings will shortly be rationed too. Naturally there are always "wanglers" who try to wriggle round the regulations whenever anything is rationed. but woe to them if they are caught. Penalties will be severe. including prison as well as heavy fines,
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