"MAKING SICCER.”
On the occasion of the recent visit of the King and Queen to Eastbouma many eager sightseers climbed on newly painted railings to get a better view of their Majesties. The incident reminds a contributor to the London. ‘ Daily Telegraph ’ that in the winter of 1908 King Edward, whose bronchitis had been troublesome, went to recuperate at Brighton. He stayed at the Sussex square house of his son-in-law, the Duke of Fife, in the strictest incognito. , The Brighton people were told that if they, showed the slightest curiosity they would drive their Royal visitor away. Every morning the King used to walk on the sea -front. His wish was so carefully respected that none of the benches facing the sea were ever occupied. The reason for this; however, was not solely good manners. To be quite sure the corporation gave the benches a coat of fresh - paint daily.
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Evening Star, Issue 22026, 11 May 1935, Page 2
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