TRIUMPHANT PROGRESS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18504, 17 September 1934, Page 8

TRIUMPHANT PROGRESS

PRINCE GEORGE’S FIANCEE ENG LAND’S WELCOME 'REALLY TOO MARVELLOUS’* (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Received Sept. 17. 2 p.m.) LONDON, Kept. 16. Princess Marina had a triumphant progress from Folkestone (to London. Thousands cheered her on disembarking from the Channel steamer, and shouted “Welcome our Princess,” men and women waving hats and handkereh iefs. As the train sped to London, countryfolk waved greetings. Princess Marina described the reception as “really too marvellous.” Prince George welcomed the Princess with an affect iomvtc kiss as she descended from the train at Victoria station. Thousands, mostly women, waited for hours to see Princess Marina. The pair drove to York House, crowds strewing flowers on the way. In response to vociferous cheering, tile couple appeared at a window, Piineo George blushing like a schoolboy. Princess .Marina was more at ease, caught the crowd’s enthusiasm, and waved both hands vigorously. Equally large and enthusiastic crowds gathered at King’s Cross, from Which station Prince. George and Princess Marina and her parents departed for Balmoral. Princess Marina open'd.; a window of t he .carriage, and cried, “Thank von,” and waved to the crowd until the train was out. of 'sight.