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Lovely day, warmer than before. Didn't go near the office as entirely occupied with the royal visitors.

Ayesha called on the Princess & M went over to interpret. Ayesha was very late as usual, & in a bad temper
because she was late. Then I took them all down the bazaar, they walked through the lanes & took lots of
photos - which I don't think will be very good as they seemed quite vague as to exposures etc. Brought mat
& some coffee. Gave them lots of Bhn postcards. Then to luncheon at Sakhrir, all went off very well. HH
did so enjoy giving the sword, which was hidden in the room. Party included Bird & Holmes. I fear DG will
be most upset. Photos taken at lunch by Indian photographers. Then to the Refinery which we went over
rapidly. All the men working behaved I thought with very bad manners, and Deacon's manners too were
lacking. Drove home, we all the time had our two guests. Then to Agency where Sulman bin Muttar brought
some pearls to show, they didn't want to buy & said so before. Very cold. The french maid rather tiresome.
Back home to tea. Bird & Broad came to dinner but all left early as they knew we had to be up early. Quite a
good aprty. I like our two guests. Lord F is somewhat irresponsible but amusing & not a bit the style one
expects from a young Guardsman. Altogether the visit has been a great success & HH is delighted in spite of
not being allowed to give public reception on arrival.

Sunday 20th March

The Royal Party departed by air. Lord Frederick nearly missed them, he was called five times & finally
woke up, then he went to Agency & by then the others had gone - & I had gone too, I sent a car back for him
from end of pier. HH & a lot of the Shaikhs saw them off.

Sent a long wire to Times.

Played Bridge & dined at Skrimshires, she departs tomorrow, very rough evening.

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