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Thousands of cheering children lined the route as the princess toured St
Thousands of cheering children lined the route as the princess toured St

Thousands of cheering children lined the route as the princess toured St

Date2/18/1955
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  • Thousands of cheering children lined the route as the princess toured St. Kitts island; and royal visitor had a smile and a wave for everyone. St. Kitts is smallest island on her tour; and the princess abandoned much of her formality.
  • Thousands of cheering children lined the route as the princess toured St
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Original Toronto Star caption: Thousands of cheering children lined the route as the princess toured St. Kitts island; and royal visitor had a smile and a wave for everyone. St. Kitts is smallest island on her tour; and the princess abandoned much of her formality.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122589F
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