ROYAL VISITOR

Southland Times, Issue 20770, 10 May 1929, Page 7

ROYAL VISITOR

KING AT SANATORIUM AUTHORITIES TAKEN UNAWARES “FEELING MOST FIT” (United Tress Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) London, May 9. The King, after lunch at Craigwcll House, suddenly made up his mind to venture further abroad than he has gone for some months. Accompanied by Princess Victoria he motored fifteen miles through picturesque Sussex lanes and made a surprise visit to King Edward Sanatorium at Midhurst, which his father founded in 1907. The saloon car drove up to the door and his Majesty and the Princess stepped out and rang the bell. Within a few minutes they were greeting the most surprised man in the world, Dr. Jupe, the hospital assistant, who later said: “I could not 1 believe my eyes,” the King saying: “I want to see if the patients look as happy as in 1917.” He toured the sanatorium stopping at the bedside of several patients, smiling and chatting cheerfully. To one man he said: “I am sony you have been ill so long and hope your recovery will be as good as mine.” He stayed threequarters of an hour. Dr Jupe says the sanatorium greatly appreciates receiving his Majesty’s first semiofficial visit after his illness. He looked remarkably fit and not like a man who had suffered a long, serious illness. The King discarded his stick and walked unaided. He said: “I am feeling most fit and I am well enough to do a great deal more than I am allowed.” —Australian Press Association— United Service. HEALTH GREATLY IMPROVED. EARLY DEPARTURE FROM BOGNOR. London, May 8. The Court moves to Windsor on May 15, their Majesties motoring from Craigwell House. Although the three months’ sojourn on the South Coast has marvellously improved his Majesty’s condition he is not thought sufficiently strong for the fatigue of a public ceremony, consequently the suggestions of a welcome being accorded at Windsor will be discouraged. His Majesty’s arrival will be strictly private, although subjects will be given an opportunity of greeting their Majesties on the 65 miles drive. Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley Hewett may issue a final bulletin before the King’s departure from Craigwell. The Court will remain at Windsor for a month, during which the King will probably go to London to deal with election matters. Later he goes to Sandringham and moves to Balmoral in August. During his stay at Craigwell House the King regained his appetite, increased his weight and strength and recovered much of his normal health. His Majesty now sufers only some weakness.—Australian Press Association—United Service.