She knew that it was what the Queen would have done had she been in her place.
When finally they did reach the Palace, the Prince said,
“You were really wonderful, Lady Yolisa. I can only congratulate you on – ”
He was just about to add,
“Appearing more Royal than Royalty,” when he realised that the Prime Minister was still with them, who was not aware of the parts they were acting to deceive the Russians.
Hastily Lord Langford piped up,
“Excellent, absolutely excellent, Yolisa. I am quite sure that Her Majesty will be very gratified at the beautiful present Kavalla has given her.”
“I hope so as well,” the Prime Minister said, “and that Lady Yolisa will tell Her Majesty just how much we admire both her and the British Empire.”
“I will certainly do so,” Yolisa replied.
“When are
