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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 April 1970Vol. 41, No. 4

Anne in action

pp. 56-57 · Read in the full issue

action

"That's a handsome chain handle to your handbag," says 10-month-old Atonia Koroi (in baby talk, of course). And Princess Anne obliged by letting Atonia inspect her bag at close quarters. "Goo, goo, goo," was Atonia's reaction.

Princess Anne was accompanying her mother and father round the Koroi family's home at the Raiwaqa Housing Estate in Suva.

And below, a thirst-quenching drink of yaqona . . . does Princess Anne think it is just what the doctor ordered? Perhaps, but anyway she drains the last drop from her bilo, which is expected of her accord ing to custom.

On opposite page, the seated royal couple prepare to meet dignitaries aboard the yacht, "Britannia", in Suva Harbour.

Later they went ashore for a quick tour.

Opposite page, bottom, Tongan men who took part in an entertainment fol lowing feasting for the royal party in Nukualofa. They are wearing traditional headdresses made from tree bark.

The Queen inspects a guard of honour (above right) by the Fiji Military Forces at Kings Wharf, Suva.

Accompanying her are Major A. L. Masi, Guard Commander of the Fiji Military Forces, Colonel J.

Morris and the New Zealand equerry, Sqn.-Ldr. G. Wall ingford.

Below, Adi Sofia Veisa, 8, daughter of Ratu Dr. J. A.

R. Dovi and Adi Losalini, smiles confidently as she presents the Queen with a bouquet.