King and Queen Visit Infant Princess

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7321, 3 September 1930, Page 3

King and Queen Visit Infant Princess

MOTHER AND CHILD VERT WELL. , British Official Wireless. RUGBY, Aug. 31. The King and Queen, accompanied by the Duke of York, arrived at Glamis Castle at lunch time yesterday to see their new grandchild. No public notice of the intended visit had been given, and even the police on the route from Balmoral did not know that the Royal car was to pass. Their Majesties returned to Balmoral after lunch, and many people had gathered and cheered them. The King, who was dressed in Highland costume, with Balmoral cap, saluted several times, while the Queen, who was wearing a beige coat with fuV trimming and toque to match, bowed afhd smiled. The Duke of York remained at Glamis.

The following bulletin afterwards was issued from Glamis Castle:—"The Duchess of York is very well. Her Royal Highness has made most satisfactory progress during the week. The infant Princess is also very well and i 3 gaining weight speedily.” The bulletin was signed by Sir Henry Simson and Dr. David Myles. Sir Henry Sbnson has left Glamis Castle for London.

Name Kept Secret United Press Association. —By Electri* Telegraph.— Copyright. LONDON, Sept. 1. The - King and Queen stayed three hours at Glamis Castle. During luncheon pipers marched round the castle walls while Their Majesties drank frcSm the silver beaker, "Lion of Glamis,” used to pledge all babies born at Glamis, It is understood that the name chosen will not be announced till the birth is registered at the Glamis Post Office. This must be done before September 11.