ROYAL VISIT

Grey River Argus, 3 May 1934, Page 6

ROYAL VISIT

REASON FOR CHANGE. (Auh. & N.Z. (jM-ble Assn.) LONDON, May 1. “The star" understands that the decision to cancel Prince George’s arrangements was due to the fact that he is suffering from a slight touch of his old enemy, weak digestion, which was the real cause of his retirement from the navy. Il was hoped that the Prince would overcome the trouble. Il was felt that a further trip involving frequent changes <»i diet would he inadvisable. The following' official message 10 Australia was issued from Buckingham Palace: “The Duke of Gloucester would like it to be known that he had envied his brother’s visit 10 Australia and New Zealand, ami is overjoyed al having the opportunity of taking his place, the more so as he has not hitherto visited the Dominions officially. As a soldier lie particularly welcomes the chance of meeting' Anzacs. who made military history, and as a lover of country life and sport, he cannot fail to be charmed by the land of Adam .Lind -ay Gordon, and the Melbourne Cup.” Captain Stanyforth. comptroller and Captain Howard Kerr, equerry, will accompany the Duke of Gloucester. A staff of four will also aceompanv the Duke. According to present arrangements, the Duke of Gloucester will leave England on August. 31, and return home via Panama in the “Australia.” having been absent from England for about six months. Al the end of this month, Ihe Duke is paying a visit Io Ulster, am] wi l ! make the journey by air.