THE KING'S ILLNESS.
HIS MAJESTY'S KINDLINESS THOUGHT FOR HUMBLE FOLK. (Australian Press Association.) (Received Dec. 1, i-40 p*m-) LONDON, Nov. 30. J Even in his serious illness the King J has strikingly revealed the kindliness *■■ that endeared him to humble folk. ■ When Old Kate, a centenarian famibar '.to racegoers, called at Buckingham "Palace, the King commanded that a , letter be written thanking her for her kindly interest. The letter was handed over by '- Major Featherstonhaugh, manager of ' the Royal stables at Kempton Park \ Racecourse to-day. When asked about the letter Old ; Kate said: "That's my business Im ; not going to show it to anybody -■You want to know overmuch. me * ■ King alwavs shakes hands with me ' when we meet on the racecourse.
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Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17574, 1 December 1928, Page 8
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