HEALTH OF THE KING
DENIAL OF RUMOURS BEST AFTER CORONATION DOCTORS GIVE ADVICE (Eloc. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Peed. Feb. 11. 3 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 10. '"The postponement of the Coronation durbar in India has prompted rumours that, the King's health is causing grave concern, but these are groundless, states the News-Chronicle.
"The King at present is in excellent health and spirts and is taking the strain of his new responsibilities calmly." continues the News-Chronicle.
"Nevertheless, there is some concern for the future in view of the heavy Coronation programme. The King reputedly has not such great capacity for endurance as the Duke of Windsor and it is felt that undue strain might have unfortunate consequences. His doctors Lave recommended that the King be allowed a complete rest before and after the Coronation. Queen Elizabeth, who has had no serious illness ' since childhood, is preparing for the Coronation by taking the maximum possible rest dailv."
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19247, 12 February 1937, Page 13
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