MISHAP TO PRINCE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21993, 27 December 1934, Page 8

MISHAP TO PRINCE

SLIGHT FOOT INJURY CUT WHILE BATHING NECESSITY FOR REST NOT PRESENT AT BALL KEEPING ENG AG EMENTS It was officially announced last evening that His Hoyal Highness Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, is suffering from :i slightly injured foot as the result of a cut obtained while bathing on Tuesdav. The statement continued: —

It is hoped that the Prince will be able to carry out his public engagements, but, acting on medical advice, be must rest his loot as much as possible. Consequently, for the next few days he will be unable to wear a boot or to remain standing during his public appearances. It was for that reason that the Prince at the Auckland races yesterday motored down the course at Ellcrslie instead of walking among the people in the enclosures. At the children's demonstration in the Domain to-day, it is expected, His Royal Highness will be obliged to remain seated in liis car. The Prince did not attend the ball at Government House last night, it being felt inadvisable that he should be present at the risk of having to disappoint the children by not attending to-morrow's rally at the Domain. Immediately upon entering the ballroom, His Excellency the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe, expressed the very keen regret of His Royal Highness that he was unable to be present at the function for the reason stated. It was a source of extreme disappointment to the Prince.