Source:
George Hawkins at Letters and writings of Nicholas II and his family on Facebook
Posted on June 6, 2022 in honour of what would be Alix's 150th birthday...
The diary entry:
Saturday 6 June
Balmoral
Breakfast. Received many and most lovely presents. Walked with Grandmama, Aunt and Victoria. Luncheon, and the children also. Drove with Papa and Grandmama round the lions face, took tea with us, met the others at the top. Dinner at 8½, then after that to the Ballroom, where two pieces were most charmingly acted (a surprise) and a prologue —
"Domestic Economy"
John Grumley - Walter D Campbell }
Mrs Grumley - Ethel Cadopan } Village shop
Joey - Erskine Profeit }
Corporal Tom Jones - Alie Yorke
Mrs Shackles - "
"A night on the Hills"
M. Bram (a French traveller) - A Yorke }
R Rattleton (dramatic author) - W. D Campbell } mountain inn
Innkeeper - Henry Bynes }
Had something to eat with the household. Bed after.
Above: Alix.
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