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- ↑ Liddell, Alix (1976). Story of the Girl Guides 1938-1975. London: Girl Guides Association.
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- ↑ "Royal Support for the Scouting and Guiding Movements". Official Website of the British Monarchy. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- Liddell, Alix (1976). Story of the Girl Guides 1938-1975. London: Girl Guides Association.