On Mar. 28, H. M. S. Repulse, sister ship of the Renown,* will dip the Prince of Wales' standard to the roar of guns and cheers of crowds as she casts anchor at Portsmouth and moves with silent, increasing speed past the Blockhouse Fort and across Spithead on the initial stage of the "Pragger-Wagger's" fourth† official trip as Royal Ambassador.
Gambia. On Apr. 4, the Prince will pay a short visit to this small enclave British possession on the west coast of Africa, landing at Bathurst in the bright-blue steam pinnace.
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