ILLNESS OF THE PRINCE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19289, 30 March 1926, Page 11

ILLNESS OF THE PRINCE

OPERATION PERFORMED. PAIN IN EAR RELIEVED. SEQUEL TO INFLUENZA. By Telegraph—Press 'Association—Copyright. (Received 9.5 p.m.) A. and N.Z LONDON. March 29. A bulletin issued from St. James' Palace says the Prince of Wales had a return of pain in his ear as a sequel to an attack of influenza. A slight operation was performed and this gave relief to His Royal Highness. The first public intimation of the indisposition of the Prince was given on Friday when ho sent his equerry, General Trotter, to Euston station to explain to Prince Henry, Princess Arthur of Connaught and other members of the Royal party, who were going to Liverpool to witness the Grand National race, the Prince's disappointment at being unable to accompany them. The was not confined to bed. He was expected to be out again on Saturday. Tho anxiety of tho public was allayed by this reassuring announcement. However, the Prince's ear trouble continued over tho week-end. Four doctors were called in, namely, Dr. G. Jenkins, Dr. John Weir, Mr. Arthur Cheatle, specialist in aural surgery, and the Lord Dawson of Penn, Physician in Ordinary to tho King. The medical men decided that it was necessary to incise the drum of the affected ear. This was done and the Prince duly found relief. The Daily Chronicle says the Prince will arrive at Biarritz on Thursday and will stay at the Helianthe Hotel, where he formerly resided.