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Word: racesâ (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1930
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...right of the Palace, on the long red plush carpet leading to the dark maroon (almost black) Royal Daimler. Briskly, in an impeccable grey topper, King George walked the carpet, squiring Queen Mary amid lusty cheers. He was going to cele- brate in 100% English fashion by attending the races???for the first time since he went to Goodwood in July 1928. Very, very slowly, at less than a walking pace, the Daimler snailed across the courtyard, dipped like an infinitely cautious tortoise out the Palace gate, crept past cheering thousands massed along Constitution Hill ?Their Majesties bowing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: Rooks, King & Tote | 5/19/1930 | See Source »

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