DUKE OF WINDSOR

Evening Star, Issue 22799, 6 November 1937, Page 15

DUKE OF WINDSOR

THE AMERICAN VISIT A FLOOD OF CRITICISM CANCELLATION EXPECTED Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright NEW YORK, November 4. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor may,cancel their visit because they are displeased with the American reaction, especially the description of them as “ a slumming party.” Mr Bedaux, from Washington, said: “ The odds are nine to one against the trip.” An announcement from White House says the Duke and Duchess will be the guests of President Roosevelt at tea on November 12.. Mrs Roosevelt will be absent on a lecture tour, which, it is emphasised, has no significance. However, it is learned that the State Department will not accord royal status to the Duchess.

The denunciation from Baltimore has released a flood of criticism, which has previously been held back. The New York ‘ Post ’ has a front-page, eight-coloumn streamer, ‘ Pro-Nazis Guide Duke’s Tour,’ and reprints a two-column article from a London periodical, namely the ‘ Week,’ alleging that the Duke of Windsor is under the influence of a Fascist group. The ‘ Post ’ also prints a five-line editorial stating: “ The Duke of Windsor reiterates his desire to live a useful life. He is leading that kind of life—ho has been very useful to Herr Hitler during the past three weeks.” The 4 World Telegram,’ in a leader, expresses a fear that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s American experience will be unhappy. “ The fact is that there is hot a satisfying job at which an unemployed King can work without a suspicion of ulterior motives.” The New York 4 Daily News’ says; “ The British Government is exposing the Duke of Windsor to ridicule by keeping him from the Empire. It would avoid considerable embarrassment if it told him and the Duchess to live in England and keep quiet.”

NO QUESTION OF CANCELLATION ALL ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE. PARIS', November 5. According to those in close contact with the Duke of Windsor, there is no question of the cancellation of his visit to the United States. All arrangements are completed, and he will leave on November 6. , LUNCH AT JRITISH EMBASSY PARIS, November 5. (Received November 6, at 10.20 a.m.) The Duke and Duchess of Windsor lunched at the British Embassy.

VISIT POSTPONED OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. PARIS, November 5. (Received November 6, at 1 p.m.) It is officially stated, that the Duke of Windsor has postponed his visit to America. MR SIMPSON TO REMARRY NEW YORK, November 4. Mrs Mary Raffray, a girlhood friend of the Duchess, is at present at Reno awaiting a divorce for the purpose of marrying Mr Simpson. The wedding may coincide with the arrival of the Duke and Duchess.