P. M. 29/ 1961
WEDDING GIFT
Statement by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Iion. R. G. Menzies
The wedding gift from the Australian Government and
people to His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent and
Miss Katharine Worsley consists of 12 dessert Spoons and
12 dessert Forks made of Australian gold.
The gift was sent to the Australian High Commissioner
in London last week-end to be delivered before the marriage
which will take place tomorrow afternoon at York Minister.
A gold plaque in the case containing the gift is
inscribed as follows Presented To
His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent
and
Miss Katharine Worsley
With Warmest Good Wishes from
The Government and People of Australia
8th June, 1961
Above the plaque is a small map of Australia in gold
showing the States of the Conmnwealth.
The Government will nlso mark the eccasicn of the
Wedding by the flying of flags from all Commrnwealth Buildings
tomorrow, CANBERRA
June 7, 1961 P. M.
Menzies, Robert
Period of Service: 19/12/1949 - 26/01/1966
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Release Date:
07/06/1961
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
331
Document:
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- Menzies, Sir Robert Gordon
P.M. 29/1961 - WEDDING GIFT - STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, THE RT. HON. R.G. MENZIES
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