PRINCE HENRY

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1934, Page 5

PRINCE HENRY

DOMINIONS’ TOUR

BUCKINGHAM PALACE MESSAGE.

(United Press Association —By Electrw Telegraph—Copyright).

(Received this day at 9.25 a.m.) LONDON, May 1

The following official message to Australia has been issued from Buckingham Palace :

“The Duke of Gloucester would like it to be known that he had envied his brother’s visit to Australia and ...New Zealand, and is overjoyed at having the opportunity Of taking his place. More so, ms he has not hitherto visited the Dominions officially.

“jijS, a soldier, he particularly welcomes the chance of meeting Anzacs who made military history, and as a lover of country life and sport, he cannot fail to be charmed by the land of Adam Lindsay Gordon, and the Melbourne Gup.” NO CHANGE IN PLANS OF TOUR. SYDNEY, May 2, It is officially announced that no change is being,made in the arrangements for the visit of the Duke of Gloucester, as the result of his brother’s withdrawal. The Duke, aboard the “Sussex,” will arrive at Fremantle on October 4, and at Melbourne on October 8. He will sail for New Zealand cn December 10, aboard the qruiser “Australia” which i s to be refitted for the occasion. No other dates are definite. . ‘ DUKES PERSONEL STAFF. - (Received this day at 9-35 .a.m.) -LONDON, May 1Captain Stanyforth, Comp a ltmller, and Captain Howard Kerr, Equerry, will accompany the Duke of Gloucester. A staff of four will accompany the Duke.