King Goes to Windsor

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 664, 16 May 1929, Page 9

King Goes to Windsor

CHEERING CROWDS ON ROAD His Majesty Well Again British Official Wireless Received 11.10 a.m. RUGBY, Wednesday. THE extremely satisfactory progress made toward health in the bracing air of the south coast was apparent today when his Majesty, accompanied by the Queen, passed through the cheering crowd on the streets of Bognor, and said farewell to the civic authorities.

By the King's order, the car passed slowly through all the villages oil the way to Windsor, to enable him to return the greetings of the inhabitants. The King was obviously much moved by the popular demonstration of interest in his welfare and delight at his recovery which he had witnessed. It was officially stated at Windsor Castle this afternoon that the King had borne the journey well, and showed no signs of fatigue. The King and Queen will spend about three and a-half weeks quietly at the castle. Usually, when the Court is at Windsor, there is much entertaining, but during the King’s present stay entertaining will be modified on the advice of his Majesty’s doctors. It is definitely stated that the King will not attend the Ascot race meeting, which is one of the chief social events of the season, and which takes place in the middle of June. It is expected his Majesty will have removed to Sandringham before then.

GREAT ENTHUSIASM BOGNOR TOWN ALL GAILY BEFLAGGED KING BROWN AND WELL (Australian and N.Z. Press Association) ( United Service) Reed. 9 a.m. LONDON, Wednesday. The King left Bognor for Windsor this morning as arranged. His departure was in striking contrast to the circumstances which attended his arrival at Craigweil House. Thousands of most enthusiastic people lined the route. Bognor and suburbs were gaily beflagged.

Fishermen had erected a triumphal arch formed of nets and lobster-pots. This bore the inscription: "Long live the King.” His Majesty looked brown and well, but a trifle thinner in the face than before his illness. The Royal car was followed by a second car containing Sir Stanley Hewett and others. The cars proceeded to the village of Aldwick close by. There the chairman and members of the council took leave of the King. There was no formality and the King did not leave his car. The procession then slowly traversed the sea front and journeyed through Chichester, Midhurst and Hindhead to Windsor. The enthusiasm continued along all the route, the car slowing down at every village. The Mayor and the authorities and 8,000 school boys, including Etonians, welcomed the King on his entering Windsor Castle. Hospital nurses strewed the street with rose petals.