ROYAL FIANCEE ARRIVES

Taranaki Daily News, 18 September 1934, Page 7

ROYAL FIANCEE ARRIVES

WARM WELCOME TO MARINA

RECEPTION BY THE PUBLIC

THE WAY FLOWER STREWN

DEPARTURE FOR BALMORAL

By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.

London, Sept. 16.

Princess Marina had a triumphant progress from Folkestone to London. Thousands cheered her on her disem-s bar King trom the channel steamer and shouted the welcome, “Our princess.” men and women waving hats and handkerchiefs. As the train sped to London the country folk waved greetings. Princess Marina described the reception as “Really too marvellous.” Prince George welcomed the princess with an affectionate kiss as she descended from the train at Victoria station. Thousands, mostly women, waited hours to see Princess Marina. The pair drove to York House, crowds strewing flowers on the way. In response to vociferous cheering the couple appeared at the window. Prince George blushed like a schoolboy, but Princess Marina was more at ease and, catching the crowd’s enthusiasm, 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 Castle. Princess Marina opened the window of her carriage and cried, "Thank you,” and then waved to the crowd until the train was out of sight. GREEK COLONY’S BANQUET GIRL GUIDE MAKES GIFT Rec. 10.50 p.m. London, Sept. 17. A small Girl Guide after waiting an hour to see Princess Marina arrive at Victoria station was given permission to present her with a bouquet and was rewarded with a charming smile.

The Girl Guide was Helen Stamataki. The car had started, but Prince George called a halt to receive the bouquet, which was from the Greek colony in London.

The Royal lovers were given an enthusiastic reception at all stations, crowds on the platforms cheering. At Grantham Princess Marina leaned out of a window and shook hands with 200 people. The Duke and Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth met the train at Ballater. Prince George in Highland dress stepped out and helped Princess Marina to alight. Princess Marina warmly kissed the. Duchess and Princess Elizabeth and then the couple entered the King’s car while a guard of honour of Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders presented arms, , and drove slowly to Balmoral through enthusiastic crowds.