THE ROYAL PATIENT

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17586, 15 December 1928, Page 7

THE ROYAL PATIENT

TO-DAY'S BULLETINS. SOMEWHAT DISTURBED DAY CONDITION NOT SO SATISFACTORY PULSE REMAINS STEADY. (By TPlepvapn—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian Press Assn.—-United Service.) (Received Dec. 15, 11.20 a,m.) LONDON, Dec. 14. A bulletin issued at 8.15 p.m. (8.15 a.m. New Zealand time) states; — The King had a somewhat disturbed day and his general condition is not quite so satisfactory. The pulse, however, remains steady. The Queen, in acknowledging President Coolidge's message of sympathy, said: — His Majesty will be Informed thereof as soon as his strength permits. The consequences of general Infection will entail many weeks' anxious progress before convalescence can be reached. It is officially stated at the Palace that the operation did not involve the removal of a rib section. LESS ANXIETY AT PALACE. LONG STRUGGLE CERTAIN. CONDITION UNCHANGED. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian Press Association.) (Received Dec. 15, 10.30 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 14. It is authoritatively stated that there is more confidence at the Palace, but nevertheless anxiety must continue for some time. Both the morning bulletin and the Queen's message to President Coolidcre indicate that the doctors are preparing for a long, difficult struggle. Though much noxious matter has been removed from the patient's body, there are still risks to be faced. The conflict between the general infection and the King's strength continues. It was officially stated at 3 p.m. (3 a.m. New Zealand time) that His Majesty's condition was unchanged. PRINCE GEORGE. ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK. TO SAIL IN BERENGARIA.

(By Telegraph—Pross Assn.—Copyright.) rAustradan Press Association.) (Received Dec. 15, 10.30 a.m.) NEW YORK, Dec. li.

Prince George arrived at noon on Friday by the cruiser Durban from Bermuda.' lie will sail homeward at midnight aboard the Berengaria. . LONDON, Dec. 13.

The Prince of Wales' future plans are uncertain, but it is definite that he will be in London until. the King is on the road to recovery. In the meantime he will not undertake public engagements. The Duke of York's 33rd birthday to-morrow will be very quiet. It is expected that he and the Duchess will dine at the Palace. He has cancelled the engagement to attend the Farmers' Union dinner at Northampton on Saturday.