H.M. THE KING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 29, 21 January 1929, Page 5

H.M. THE KING

STILL NO CHANGE SATISFACTION AT THE PALACE IS CONVALESCENCE IN SIGHT t [British Official Wlreleaa.) (Received 21, 11.0 a.m.) Rugby, Jan. 20. ' At noon to-day, after the morning conaultationa of the doctors, It was authoritatively stated that there was no change in the King’s condition. The extreme weakness from which the King is suffering is now the most important feature of the illness. These- latest reports have been received with great satisfaction in palace circles and by the public, who are eagerly awaiting the news that the convalescence stage is within sight. / PREVIOUS BULLETIN. [Auitralian and N.Z. Preu AMoclatlon.l London, Jan. 19. The King passed a good night, and his slight progress continues. PROGRESS MAINTAINED. [Australian Press Assn.—United Service.! [United Press Association—By CableCopyright.) (Rceived 21, 1.5 p.m.) London, Jan. 20. It is officially stated that the King’s progress has been maintained. GENERAL STRENGTH IMPROVING [Australian and N.Z. Press Association.) London, Jan. 19. The bulletin states that the King’s slow progress continues. The amount of nourishment taken now is satisfactory. His general strength is improving. It is understood that there will be no bulletin on Sunday, but that there will probably be one on Monday. That must not be regarded as an indication that there is definite improvement, but that the doctors do not anticipate much, change over the week-end. The King’s extremely slow improvement continues, and it is regarded as satisfactory. There has been progress during the last fortnight, but it must continue for some time yet before all anxiety is removed. Z QUEEN VISITS WINDSOR [Australian and N.Z. Press Association.) London, Jan. 19. An official statement from Windsor Castle states that the Queen *s visit on Friday was not connected with any project of the King’s convalescence there. The Queen spent the day inspecting Tecent alterations, which are being carried out at her instructions. POSSIBLE EARLY REMOVAL. KING MAY GO TO WINDSOR [Australian and M.Z. Press Association.) London, Jan. 19. The "Daily Express’’ understands that there is a great 'encouraging significance in the announcement that the Queen will lay the foundation stone of the Nurses’ Home of the Middlesex Hospital on Thursday instead of a date in February as previously arranged.

The inference is that it is hoped in the course of a few weeks the King will be sufficiently recovered to be removed from Buckingham Palace. The date of the stone laying was advanced to meet the wishes of the Queen, who, naturally, will accompany the King when he is convalescing. This is taken to mean that she does not expect to be in London on the original date in February. The change is regarded as a sign that the King is at long last definitely on the road to convalescence.

Furthermore, it is believed that the Queen’s visit to Windsor is an indication that the King will go there shortly. The journey is sufficiently short not to involve the risk of fatigue, yet the change of scene and air will be so beneficial in early convalescence. It is believed that to-day the Queen made preliminary arrangements for the King’s reception at Windsor. He will probably stay there a week until he gains sufficient strength to enable him to make the longer journey. Among the many places that have been suggested by general opinion are the shores of the Mediterranean. It is significant that the yacht Britannia has been put into commission. The yacht has ended her racing career, and henceforth will be used merely for cruising. Similarly the Victoria and Albert have been completely re conditioned during the past month.