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Front would look better, rear would be more useful.
You can carry more weight on the back, the available racks are cheaper and plentiful, and less effect on steering.

You're right about the rear. But I think that for her purposes (market groceries, picnics, etc), a wald 137/139 might be more appropriate, especially considering the stability of the wide bars. The only issue is finding a silver one in the U.K!