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Thread #73343   Message #1271441
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
13-Sep-04 - 05:47 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Edward the VIII (Lord Caresser - calypso)
Subject: Lyr Add: DUKE AND DUCHESS OF KENT
Also unaccountably (?) missing from DT-

Lyr. Add: DUKE AND DUCHESS OF KENT
Atilla (Raymond Quevedo) 1935

Trinidadians regard with pride
The visit of the prince and his bride (2x)
With banners flying happy and gay
The whole island was on holiday
And it seems everyone was bent
On welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Kent.

The Duke of Kent, who is King George's son
Had recently his honeymoon tour begun
With Marina his Grecian princess
Whom we hope brings him happiness
She captivated us with her lovely charm
And we received her with welcome arms
For everyone was bent
On welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Kent.

At Government House there was a party
To welcome their royal company
All of Trinidad's aristocracy
Paid tribute to royalty
We hope when they are thousands of miles away
That something good on the subject of Trinidad they
And will speak of our loyalty, will say
To King George, his most gracious majesty.

There are more verses, thankfully unprinted.
Calypso