February 19, 1935
Two packing cases, which contain personal belongings of Queen Victoria Eugenia, arrived today in England from the British consul at Santander. The British consul and the Spanish government were involved in long negotiations in order to return the queen's private possessions. None of the items were of great "intrinsic value to Spain," but were gifts to Ena from Queen Victoria and King Edward VII and King George V.
It is considered "significant" that the items are being sent to Ena's childhood, at Carisbrooke castle on the Isle of Wight. This is seen as yet another sign that the queen is "breaking with both Spain and King Alfonso."
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