KING OF EGYPT

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 6 July 1927, Page 5

KING OF EGYPT

VISIT TO ENGLAND STATE CEREMONIAL. RECEIVES CORDIAL RECEPTION, (By Official Wireless.) RUGBY, July 4. King- Fua<l was warmly welcomed to London this afternoon on his first State visit to England. King George greeted the Royal visitor with great cordiality. The Duke of Connaught and the Royal Princes were present at the station in addition to the Prime Minister and other members of the Cabinet. Lord Lloyd (High Commissioner in Egypt), the D°id Mayor of London and distinguished naval, military and air officers took part in the official welcome. The King of Egyjit sat beside King George as they drove through the crowded streets to Buckingham Palace. Some 200 Egyptian students awaited King George in the station yard and greeted him with cries of “Long Live " Kino- Fuad drove to the Cenotaph later in the afternoon and visited the unknown soldier ’s grave m Westminster Abbey. 'He is to be the guest at a State banquet at the Palace to-night.

BRILLIANT CEREMONIAL

AT STATE BANQUET.

anglo-egyptian friendship

LONDON, July 4,

Seldom has London entertained a more jovial monarch than King Fuad. Immediately after his reception at the Palace he set out on a series of visits. Everywhere he went crowds collected and King Fuad waved gaily to all and sundry. Even the scarlet Guardsmen at the Palace gates were greeted with a jolly wave of the hand. Brilliant ceremonial marked the State banquet at Buckingham Palace. A hundred guests were present, and the

historic gold plate was used. Yeomen of the Guard stood around the table in growing uniforms, making, together with the full dress liveries cf the servants in the background, a gorgeous scene of colour. One toast honoured -was that of King Fuad, proposed by King George, who emphasised the close and sympathetic interest with which he followed Egypt s progress. His Majejsty hoped friendly Anglo-Egyptian relations would continue with advantage to both, ensuring peace and prosperity. King Fuad s visit would afford His Majejsty’s fresh proof of Britain’s sympathy and goodwill. . , T King Fuad, responding, said: L recognise the important part Britain plaved in Egypt’s progress. T hope that in the new, happy era of independence that friendship will be consolidated. Egyptians attach the highest value to Britain’s friendship, and the Government has made every effort to render the friendship more intimate and fruitful.’’ King George has created Sarwat Pashwa, the Egyptian Premier, a K.C.M.G. “DRY” LUNCHEON AT GUILDHALL. Received 10.30 a.m. to-day. LONDON. July 5. King Fuad, accompanied by the Prince'"of Wales, went in procession. to a civic luncheon tendered to King Fuad at Guildhall. Following the Prophet’s ordinance, the Egyptian King did not wish wine served. Ihus was seen the first “dry” Guildhall banquet for many decades. King Fund handed the Lord Mayor £IOOO for the London poor. —A.P.A. and “Sun.”