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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3264, 8 July 1911, Page 9

Any/thing that relates to our new Queen attracts more than usual interest, and a short description of her favorite sitting-room at her late home in the Mall will be much appreciated. The room was hung 'round with silk, and a big bookcase nearly filled up all the space on one side, large though the apartment was. The cover’s and marks on its volumes showed how m'uch the Princess was in the habit of using them, whilst the settee in the room hore clear traces of it s being the favorite place for the children sitting whilst the mother read her books to theim herself, heard them read, or showed' them interesting pictures and photos. Otherwise there was no special furniture in the room that- need call for much attention. Two or three pretty lamps on pedestal and tables, some very charming vases c.f much value, a small tea-table, a cabinet of extremely choice porcelain china, some striking portraits of the Royal family, chief of which was a fine large : one of Queen Alexandra—these comprised the principal objects of the apartment. Yet all the Royal Children loved that room mother’s room ! better than any other one in the house, and it was always a treat to them to spend an hour there.