PRINCESS ELIZABETH

Hokitika Guardian, 27 May 1929, Page 8

PRINCESS ELIZABETH

“KING THE TAXI.” LONDON, April VI. There are many stories of the little Princess Elizabeth showing her quick wilted ness and resourceful mind, and the following one, stated to be authonie reveals something of the “Wo are not amused” attitude which is associated with the famous anecdote of her great-great-mother, Queen V ictoria. The Duchess of York was entertaining a caller recently, and Princess Elizabeth who had been brought down by her nurse, was allowed to stay in tic room and to amuse herself with -hoi t.ovs.

The Princess at hist became bored with being left to herself and not sharing in the conversation. Accordingly after a time, she walked towards the bell, pressed it with her finger, and waited for the royal servant- to appeal As soon as the man made his entrance the Princess said candy: “King loi taxi. Lady go,” and pointed to the call or, who was still interested in the conversation of her royal hostess.

“Lady go. King for taxi,” again said the princess imperiously, as the man hesitated, and looked at the Duchess. On hearing her little daughter s oidoi however, the Duchess ini mediately countermanded it, and like most motheru, corrected licr child lor n seeming lack of courtesy towards her visitor who was naturally much amused at the remark. The hell was rung again but tins time it was for the nurse, who canied the disappointed Princess hack to the nursery.