THE PRINCE OF WALES

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17621, 28 January 1929, Page 6

THE PRINCE OF WALES

The Prince of Wales, in making a tour of the British coalfields, expresses a desire to see as much as possible of\the distressed areas and the people's homes, in order to have first-hand knowledge of the real conditions of the coalfields. As the London Times points out, the Prince of Wales, like his grandfather, is a student of living people rather than of the written word. A keen interest in different types of manhood, and opportunities for meeting them immeasurably greater than those of other men of his years, have supplied the place of the text books of political theory. It is certain at all events that be has long realised in every detail, and will always observe with absolute fidelity, the duties and the limitations of his position. Jt may also be predicted with confidence that, surveying in advance these duties and these limitations, he will not content himself entirely with them, but will seek such openings as arc legitimately his to play some individual role in affairs. Nor is it altogether unlikely that King Edward’s Jong and useful influence in Europe—acquired while he was - Prince of Wales and distinguishing all his subsequent reign—first suggested to his grandson the wisdom of cultivating friendship and knowledge betimes in another field. In any case, it is not without significance at this moment that the .main experience, and presumably the personal interest, of the Heir Apparent should be in the English-speaking world of the British dominions and the United States. At this time when the firm hold of the royal house on the affections of the Empire, immensely strengthened as it has been by King George’s deep devotion to duty, has been more signally displayed than at any previous period in our history, the Prince of Wales is helping to build for himself the same sure and permanent place in the hearts of the British peoples.”