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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
Tuesday, October 24, 1972
ANNUAL POLICE REVIEW
Princess Proud To Be Connected With Force
Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra received a brooch in the form
of the badge of the Royal Hong Kong Police to mark her becoming the Honorary
Commandant General of the Force this (Tuesday) evening.
The brooch was presented to the Princess by the Commissioner of Police,
Mr. C.P. Sutcliffe, during the Annual Police Review at the Government Stadium.
Her Royal Highness was accompanied by her husband, the Hon. Angus Ogilvy.
The Review was attended by the Governor and Lady MacLehose,
Princess Alexandra inspected the 830 men on parade from a landrover
and presented medals to 12 officers.
Addressing the men on parade, she said their reputation for courage,
steadfastness and devotion to duty stood high not only in Hong Kong but also
in the world, and told them she was proud to be connected with such a Force.
The following is the full text of Princess Alexandra's speech:
"I am delighted to be with you today on the occasion of your Annual
Review, and to have this opportunity of seeing representatives from every
Division and Unit.
"I would
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