KING HAS RELAPSE.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 10912, 1 June 1929, Page 5

KING HAS RELAPSE.

CONFINED IN BED WITH FEVERISH ‘ COLD.

UN I’R ECEi/EXTED STATE SITUA-

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OUESTJOA OF REGENCY MAY ARISE.

United Press Assn, by 141. Tel. Lopyrigllt (Australian Press Assn.—United. Service) LONDON, Alav-30. It is ofticiallv announced that tho King has a feverish attack, and has been confined to bed.

A Windsor message slates Unit the King bad a slight cold on Wednesday and remained in bed to-day on medical advice. Tie was attended by AL. Howctt. The illness is tlie outcome ol the picnic parly which .was held In Uie grounds at Frogmore on Sunday m celebration ol tin- Queen s birtlida.'. It. was held in the late alternoofi, when. aiUioiigii I lie sun was shining, a cool wind was blowing. Tho King lias not left his room since Sunday night, but tor the first time was abed to-day. Jt is hoped that the illness will be conquered in time to allow Ris -Majesty to attend the thanksgiving service on June 16. LONDON, -May 30.

On Aionday. the King s birthday, the usual ceremonies including the trooping of tho colors, will take place. The Daily Express says that with 'so many momentous political events in tlie immediate I mure, the King s relapse creates an unprecedented situation, but tho Council of State, which Inis mu lost ds authority, will deal with questions arising Horn the election. The question ol -i Regency, however, will now arise in a more serious form iiian before. -MAY BE MERE CHILL. An eminent physician, commenting on the news of tile King’s condition, said it could have no relation whatever to the illness from which tho King has past recovered. It would not be the- initial cause.' or be affected by it in any way. It may be a mere chill to which anyone is liable-. Lord Dawson returned irom tho Continent by air to-day. He bad not been expected back in London lot' another month. _ _ The Duke and Duchess o' 'fork were informed by telegraph as so°n as they reai lied London from Edinburgh. ’The Piiiiee ol Wales amt other ruvalties were also informed. Jt is 'learned that the news was communicated to the Deanery at Westminster, but there is no suggestion el any alteration m the arrangements for the Abbey service on June 16. CONDITION UNCHANGED. United Press Assn, by £l. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Assooiation.7 (Received Alav 3L 11 p.m.) LONDON. Ala v 31. The King’s condition is unchanged. He passed a good night. Probably a bulletin w ill be. issued later.