AUSTRALIAN VISIT

Evening Star, Issue 21716, 10 May 1934, Page 9

AUSTRALIAN VISIT

EAGER EXPECTATIONS JOURNEY ON CRUISER. LONDON, April 30. Prince Henrv (the Duke of Gloucester) is looking forward most eagerly to his visit to Australia as he fools that his experiences there are hound to appeal to him, bis comptroller. Major Stanyforth, stated to-day. Major Stanyforth, who will accompany the Prince, said the King first raised the matter on April ~b, and the Prince did not hesitate, to accept, .as he had long wanted officially to visit a trveat dominion. He had passed through Canada informally on his return from Japan. . This had increased bis already keen interest in the EmP His Royal Highness is also pleased with the prospect of a trip in a cruiser, since ho lias spent most of his life in the Army, and is anxious to learn something of naval a-flairs. , The Prince’s heart, however, is in the Army, and at present lie commands a squadron of the lCth-sth Lancers at Tidwortb, and takes Ins duties very seriously. He will remain with his regiment almost until the day tho Sussex sails. When it was first suggested that ho would go to Australia he felt it would be a pity as he would have to miss the manoeuvres, but lie recognised that his first obligation was to the Empire. Major Stanyforth emphasised that the Prince’s favourite sport is shooting, and it was suggested that a kangaroo hunt might bo organised in his honour. Major Stanyforth replied that nothing would please the Prince more, and also he would not miss tho Melbourne Cup for worlds. • His Royal Highness will find it difficult to leave his dogs behind, for in addition to bis favourite Aberdeens, he lias four greyhounds, a bull mastiff, and a Labrador. He will .probably be interested in visiting Australian cattle shows as he is a former president of the Royal Agricultural Society, and is at present president of the Royal Veterinary Society. ‘ The Prince dances well, although not so much as Prince George, and plays golf in spasms.