THE CORONATION.
THE KING'S RETURN TO LONDON
HIS MAJESIT'S HEALTH EXCELLENT.
United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received August 7th, 10.37 p.m.) LOftDON, Auguefc 7. The King and Queen, and _he Prince _nd Princess of Wales arrived in London to-day, preparatory to the Coronation. Tbe King was looking well He had a striking welcome. Great Coronation rehearsal- are proceeding in Westminster Abbey, several peers and peeresses, wearing their robes, taking part. The Votive Cross presented to Westminster Abbey by Ras Makonnen, the Abyssinian envoy, when the King became ill, is now being mounted as a processional cross for the Coronation. It bears in the centre a Coptic verse from the Psalms, fßeceived August Bth, 1 a.m.) LONIDO-J, August 7. The King bore the journey to London without the least fatigue, and had a good night. He is in excellent health, and his wound has practically healed-
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Press, Volume LIX, Issue 11346, 8 August 1902, Page 5
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