PRINCE OF WALES
REASONS FOR NOT VISITING INDIA. , LONDON, Aug. 17. A Royal proclamation anaannesa that His Majesty's hope to send the Prince of Wales to India, nest winter cannot, unhappily,, ba realised because the unceasing and devoted labours of the Pmice of 'Wales; Pi other parts of the Empire: have: laid so heavy a harden upon Mb strength that it Is impossible for him at present to undertake another pro true tad and arduous journey without assuredly endangering his health. The visit consequently must be postponed, but, if recovered, it is hoped the Prince of Wales will visit India in the winter of nest year. Meanwhile, in order to mark in a special manner the momentous step India is now taking towards greater constitutional freedom, his Majesty is sending the Duke of Connaught to inaugurate the reformed Indian legislature and partake of other ceremonies the Prince of Wales would have performed.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160732, 19 August 1920, Page 2
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152PRINCE OF WALES Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160732, 19 August 1920, Page 2
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