PATHOS OF PARTING
ROYAL MOTHER AND SON. LONDON, October l>. The saddest small boy in London to-day was Prince Michael of Rumania. He cried bitterly when he heard that it was his last day in London. His mother, Queen Helen, lccling tlie separation keenly, remained almost the whole day at his Bide, ancl descended tlie hotel steps on route to Buckingham Palace loi tea with Their Majesties with an arm affectionately around her son’s shoulders. She permitted him ,j : o have a farewell drive around London, accompanied by her lady-in-waiting. Michael returned carefully carrying a parcel containing a present for his mother. After dinner they set in a small room talking: of the days when they swill meet again. Queen Helen was sad, and Michael's usually smiling face was solemn. The Queen’s protest has been published in Rumania, and has produced a great stir. Owing to tlie state or luxury in which King Carol maintains Mdllo. Lupescu, a, time of _ financial stress has arisen, and this is causing great resentment. The Rumanian Charge d’Affairs in Loiidon called on Queen Helen and vainly attempted to induce her to retract .her well-founded charges.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11767, 14 October 1932, Page 5
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