THE KING IN THE TRENCHES.
PARIS, December 3. King George’s visit to the army is proving most interesting, and will possibly be prolonged for some days. King George, M. Poincare (President), King Albert, and General French met near Ypres and proceeded to the British lines. King George addressed the troops and congratulated and encouraged them. The Prince of Wales was also present at the meeting, which was of the simplest anti most intimate nature. Genera! Joffre travelled specially from the eastern frontier to the rendezvous, which was a place nearest to the lines of the three armies. King George inspected the British troops at Baillenl and Armentieres. fie visited the trenches, with their bomb-proof shelters, and conversed with the officers during a desultory German cannonade. His Majesty expressed admiration lor the fighting qualities of the armies, and was accorded an enthusiastic reception from the troops.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3169, 9 December 1914, Page 23
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