THE KING'S SONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18532, 17 October 1923, Page 9

THE KING'S SONS.

PRINCE OF WALES' FUTURE.

GOVERNMENT'S ANXIETY.

LONDON,; Oct.' 8.

Inquiries regarding the rumoured possibility of the Duke of }. York] fulfilling the * King's desire that his * "sans should t become \ Governors-General of .<; the chief.;. Dominions, thereby gaining a cloSe knowledge of Imperial affairs, revealvthat, an early appointment is unlikely. ■' •■• It' is - recognised ' that ; the Duke ■ of York has rapidlv reached X-- sound ; com- y monsenso manhood, ' fitting ! : Inrafor a ;: Vive-Regal position in any of . the Do- ,•; minions, but : the Government is not ;; likeiv to sanction ■ an overseas * appoint-; ment at present, owing to the undisguised ; anxiety concerning ' tho future of tho Prince* of Wales. All sections of 1 the community hope 1 ;. to sec the Prince of Wales settle down early. it is '-known"-, that the Government is disturbed at what is '■■•. regarded as" the; over-activity/: of /the/ Prince's H- athletic, social,. and * other functions, which are 'considered 'un wise, 1 as /ho does*not/possess sufficient robustness for a strenuous; life.•

There is consequently an earnest desire that he should cease his .wanderings, marry some English girl, and give his fullest, attention :■ to matters of State, while not ■: altogether.- neglecting his social and .■ sporting - activities. Ministers .•' . feel that it would be unwise for tho Duko of York to go abroad until the. ' Prince.; .of ales' future ; has been , definitely decided.