DUKE IN AUSTRIA.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 297, 15 December 1936, Page 7

DUKE IN AUSTRIA.

REQUEST FOR QUIET AND REST.

RECUPERATION AFTER BIG STRAIN.

LONG TELEPHONE TALKS WITH CANNES.

(United Press Association— Copyright.—Rec. 12 noon.)

VIENNA, December 1 4

The Duke of Windsor arose early this morning and went for a stroll in the beautiful park of Enzesfeld Castle. The telephone line from Enzesfeld to Cannes was engaged for 23 minutes after breakfast.

The arrival of the Duke has led to a rush of tourists to the hotels in Vienna Forest. The Viennese Press publishes long notices appreciative of Britain and the Duke of Windsor and expressing the hope that he would be allowed a quiet rest to recuperate after a fortnight of intense strain.

An official statement from the Duke says: I will remain at Enzesfeld until after Christmas. I hope to be accorded the same consideration and privacy as on previous visits.

Lord. Brownlow, Lord-in-Waiting, arrived at Enzesfeld from Cannes, and it is understood has brought messages from Mrs. Simpson. Cannes journalists were admitted to the Villa Louviei and saw Mrs. Simpson walking in the grounds, disproving rumours that she had left the Riviera. She declined to make a statement, but appeared less tired.

The express on which the, Duke of Windsor travelled from Boulogne arrived at Vienna at 10.20 p.m. Many dignitaries had assembled on the station, but the Austrian Government was not represented because the Duke's visit was considered strictly private. Sir Walford Selby, the British Minister, attended unofficially. The Duke, who looked well and rested, allowed photographers outside the station to take pictures of him.

"Any message for me?" was the Duke's first question after leaving the train, and he was handed a bundle of telegrams and letters which he crammed into his pockets. Shortly afterward he was whisked away in Baron Rothschild's limousine to Enzesfeld, accompanied by Colonel Piers Legh and a valet carrying the dog.

It is reported that the Duke telephoned to Mrs. Simpson at Cannes immediately after his arrival. He may possibly consult the Vienna ear specialist Dr. Neumann, who treated him during his holiday a few months ago.

A message from Cannes earlier stated that Mrs. Simpson will not meet the Duke during the next five months until her divorce is made absolute.