Monday, September 14, 2009

King Manoel leaves for England; engagement expected

September 14, 1909

It was announced today that KIng Manoel II of Portugal will leave for England on November 20. He plans to spend four days in Spain, where he will return the visit of King Alfonso.
It is "generally understood" that Manoel's engagement to the daughter of the Princess Royal and the Duke of Fife will be announced from Windsor Castle, reports the New York Times. King Edward VII will confer the Order of the Garter on Manoel "in honor of the engagement."

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