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Questions from the Press Regarding the Visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth
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Questions from the Press Regarding the Visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth
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What type of accommodations will the Princess and her husband have-
( 2 or 3 rooms, baths, etc) ? I with connecting norms each
What do the rooms look like?
fine Blair
(This probably refers to the color scheme).
What historical connections are there with their rooms in Blair House?
(In this connection they meant whether these are the rooms that
President and Madame Auriol and other visitors who were lodged in
the house had)
What number of servants are detailed for the service of the Royal couple?
Menus many for broakfast? Usual diabjair we
How extra servants will be engaged?
Any special foods or special dishes requested?
no
(This in connection with the visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth
when there were certain articles excluded from the menu-like corn and
salmon, I think).
What special instructions have they sent in advance?, now
(This relates to the list that Mr. Bullitt, who was then Ambassador to
France, sent back for Mrs. Roosevelt's guidance before the visit of the
King and Queen).
Do they have any special interests such as King George had?
qro evich request
(He wanted to see the CCC Camps and meet the heads of various agencies,
like the TVA). .
What are their special requests?
Any special arrangements?
Any special protection or guards outside Blair House?
Will Margaret be here all the time the Princess is here?
What part will she take in entertaining?