THE RUMANIAN SENSATION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19217, 5 January 1926, Page 9

THE RUMANIAN SENSATION.

PRINCE'S RENUNCIATION. A REFUSAL TO EXPLAIN. DAME RUMOUR STILL BUSY. ANOTHER WOMAN MENTIONED. By Telccrapb—Press Association—Copyright. (Received 9.30 p.m.) A. and N.Z. LONDON, Jan. 3. The sensation caused by tho renuncia* tion of his rights to the Rumanian Throne by the Crown Prince Charles continues to occupy a great deal of public attention throughout Europe. The Rumanian delegation in London has been informed officially of Prince Charles' renunciation of his' right to the Throne of Rumania. It is stated that the position arose entirely from private considerations, and that it cannot be regarded as an indication of political complications. The Rome correspondent of the Central News Agency says that the mystery of the Prince's renunciation has become more complicated. The Prince's private secre tary has made a statement in Milan to tho effect that the Prince's abdication was not dictated, by political or family reasons. As a proof of this the secretary stated that the proprietor of tho hotel at which Prince Charles stayed in Milan had received instructions to reserve apartments for Princess Helene, the Prince's wife, who was expected to arrive there on January 8. A message from Paris states that Prince Nicholas, the 18-year-old brother of Princo Charles, says that ho is ignorant of the reasons which have actuated his brother. He believed that it was possible that the latter desired to renew his relationship with Zizi Lambrinu, but ho ridiculed the idea that there was a plot to force bis brothor's action. Another Woman in the Case. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Express states that there can bo no question of Prince Charles remarrying Zizi Lambrinu, his first wife, who is stated to bo living in Paris happily married to a Rumanian officer. Princo Charles, the correspondent states, has frequently shown signs since his marriage to Princess Helene of a desire to break away from the traditions of his house.. There is every .indication that he intends' to marry a Rumanian woman named Lupescu. Both. are at present staying at an hotel in Milan. Tho Morning Post's correspondent in Rome confirms this possibility. Ho adds: " On the day of the Prince's arrival in Milan Lupescu also arrived there. Lupescu is a daughter of a merchant of Jassy, Rumania. She is a blue-eyed Jewess, and has known the Princo about a year. She accompanied him to London at the time of the late Queen Alexandra's funeral in November. She is described as a charming woman and one who is characterised by calm dignity. Lady Drummond Hay, telegraphing to the Daily Express from Milan, states that Prince Charles refuses to grant an interview or give a detailed statement. Lady Hay adds: "The renunciation of the Throne was not. wholly voluntary. When the Consul for Rumania at Milan informed the Princo that the King had formally announced the renunciation, the Prince flew into an uncontrollable and passionate rage, he not having expected that the renunciation could be accepted." Extravagant, Damnable Lies. The Milan correspondent of the Times reports that he put a series of questions to Prince Charles regarding the reasons for his renunciation of his rights. He received the following written reply: " I cannot make a statement about what you ask. I can only say that everything, except the official communications, are extravagant, damnable lies. lam astonished that serious newspapers publish fantastic news, which is merely subversive propaganda against my family and myself. This propaganda emanates from a wellknown source, and honourable newspapers should not use it. This is all I can say." ___________