In November two of the most photographed beauties of Britain, Lady Louis Mountbatten and the Marchioness of Milford Haven, great & good friends of Edward of Wales, descended upon the Kingdom of Irak in search of desert thrills. White-chinned King Feisal gave a dinner in their honor, whereupon the noble ladies announced that they were going out into the Persian desert "with only the clothes we stand in and one change as well as a light tent and two sleeping bags." Added the Marchioness:
"If you don't hear from us after three months...
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