“OUR PRINCESS”

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 17 September 1934, Page 5

“OUR PRINCESS”

Prince George’s Fiancee Given Great Reception ARRIVAL IN LONDON THOUSANDS CHEER VISITOR (United Prone Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright.) Received 1 p.m. to-day. LONDON, Sept. 16. Princess Marina had a triumphant progress from Folkestone to London. Thousands cheered her on disemmarlpng from the Channel steamer and shouted a welcome to “our Princess,” men and women waving hats and handkerchiefs. As the train sped to London country folk waved greetings.

Princess Marina described the reception as “really too marvellous.” Prince George welcomed the Princess with an affectionate kiss as she, descended from the trfoin at Y ictoria station. Thousands, mostly women, waited hours to see Princess Marina. The pair drove to York House, crowds strewing flowers on the way.

In response to vociferous cheering the couple appeared at a window, Prince George blushing like a schoolboy. Princess Marina was more at ease. She caught tji'e crowd’s, enthusiasm and waved both hands vigorously.

Equally large and enthusiastic crowds gathered at King’s Cross, from which station Prince George, Princess Marina and her parents departed for Balmoral. Princess Marina opened the window of the carriage and cried, “thank you,” and waved to the crowd until the train was out of sight.