EXILED ROYALTY

Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1933, Page 5

EXILED ROYALTY

IN SWITZERLAND MANY ESTABLISH HOMES THERE (United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright.) ' GENEVA, August 29. Switzerland, the oldest democracy in Europe, is now the home of many exiled members of Royal families. Ex-King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is staying at the Grand Hotel, Territet, in a suite which previously has been i occupied bv three dethroned monarchs —the Sultan Abdul Medjid, the exKhedive Abbas Medjid and King Alfonso of Spaim The former King Ferdinand, who was once a stickler for court etiquette, resents any reference to his former rank '

“Majesty be hanged!” he snapped in reply to the manager’s greeting. .' “I am just plain Count Morandi to everyone here, otherwise I leave immediately.” I He will shortly go to Zermatt to I secure rare birds and butterflies for his collection, which is one of the finest in Europe. His companions will be famous guides who have conducted the Prince Consort of the Netherlands on. most of his mountain excursions. The ox-Sultan of Morocco likes to motor in the Alps. A long line of cars containing his picturesquely-dressed family is frequently seen in the mountain passes. Members of the family of ex-King Amanullah of Afghanistan spend most of their time bathing at Montreux, oblivious of happenings in Afghanistan. The Princess of Rumania (formerly the wife of King Carol of Rumania) has returned to Zurich, where she spent many months in exile during the war with her parents, the late King Constantine of Greece, and Queen Sophie, who were then in dire' financial straits.' The Prince of the Asturias (son of ex-King Alfonso of Spain)) and his bride are still the most' popular couple in Lausanne. „ /■ 1 \ • ) . , V. : ■ ■