THE KING & QUEEN

Grey River Argus, 10 February 1938, Page 7

THE KING & QUEEN

Visit to Paris TO UNVEIL.AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL. [Aus. & N.Z. Cable. Assn.] LONDON, February 8. The Associated Press understands the official announcement is imminent that Their Majesties have accepted President Lebrun’s invitation to a State visit to Paris from June 28 to July 1, where they will finveil the Australian war memorial at Villers, Bretonneux. Buckingham Palace announces that their Majesties have accepted with much pleasure President Lebrun’s invitation for a State visit to Paris, from June 28 to July 1, when the King will unveil the Australian memorial at Villers Bretonneux. The visit will be an historic event, because it is many years since a British monarch has made a State visit to any foreign country. Moreover, in view of the situation abroad, and the sensitiveness of international relations, the visit must inevitable' have most interesting repercussions throughout the world. Indian Visit NOT LIKELY THIS YEAR. LONDON, February 8. The Australian Associated Press says it is now unlikely that Their Majesties will go to India for the Durbar in 1938, owing to the pressure of official engagements at Home, besides the State visit to Paris, and the necessity for avoiding a long absence from England, on top of which, the intensive travelling might prove a strain on His Majesty’s health. The early announcement of a visit to any Dominion, is also most unlikely. Duchess of Kent’s Father DEATH OF PRINCE NICHOLAS. ( Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] ATHENS, February 8. The death has occurred of Prince Nicholas of Greece, father of the Duchess of Kent. Doctors attended Prince Nicholas all night. A priest administered extreme unction. The Duke and Duchess of Kent left Munich hastily for Athens, after being summoned to the Prince’s bedside. DUKE AND DUCHESS OF KENT. ARRIVAL TOO LATE. ' ATHENS, February 8. Prince Nicholas died before the Duke and Duchess of Kent could arrive from Munich. His wife and eldest daughter, Princess Olga, King George of Greece, and Prince George of'Greece were present at the deathbed.' The Prince’s last words were: “I die happily, in my own beloved country.” ROYAL SYMPATHY. RUGBY, February 8. The King and Queen sent a message of condolence to Princess Nicholas and the members of her family.