Northern (N): Romania (NR). Death of President Groza

A file of correspondence and reports concerning the death of a Romanian politician. Documents in the file discuss the death of Petru Groza, president of the Presidium of the Grand National Assembly; details of his funeral; biographical notes; and messages of condolence from the British government and the Queen. Further correspondence discusses diplomatic protocol for British officials in relation to the funeral arrangements; and details of overseas delegates in attendance. The file also covers the visit of the British minister to Slobozia, where he laid a wreath at a First World War cemetery, which held the remains of British, Indian, and Gurkha servicemen; and an enquiry of behalf of a Romanian national, seeking information about the death of her daughter in Britain.