Posted by Merlin on January 30, 2015, 10:28 am, in reply to "Re: Another 10"
President Frondizi was on an Official Visit to the UK, not a State Visit, hence the lower ranking St Michael and St George order and not the Bath. This was the entertainment the Queen offered. A good deal more glittering than the lunch She might offer today.
--Previous Message-- : Thanks for the info Merlin. : : Do you know if this was a private dinner or : was it some other special occasion? : : --Previous Message-- : : Dear Bryce, : 4 July 1960. : Dinner Party for President Frondizi of : Argentina at Buckingham Palace. : The Queen wears the San Martin Chain, the : Vladimir Tiara with pearls, Queen Victoria's : Diamond and Pearl necklace etc : Full Gala dress for all. : : : --Previous Message-- : Merlin, : On what occasion did HM have to wear her : Argentinian orders? I do not think there : was ever a state visit to or from Argentina : - although I may be mistaken. : : : : : :