KING’S HEALTH
* THE KING’S PIPER. (United Press Association—Bv Electric Telegraph— Copyright) LONDON. Jan. 31. The staff accompanying His Majesty to Bngnor includes Pipe-Major Forsyth whoso duty is to play Scottish airs outside tlm King’s bedroom daily, except in wot weather. The custom was continued throughout the King’s illness. Forsyth usually is most punctual. One morning when the King was very ill he was a little late anil the King innuired of the nurse shortly after whether it was raining. Before slm could answer the bagpipes struck up and the King said, “Oh no, it’s alright.” THE KING’S CONDITION. (Received this day at 12.23. p.m.) LONDON. Jan. 31. Tt is officially stated that the King’s progress is maintained. He is expected to go to Bognor on 71 h February. if lh(> weather is favourable. The Queen spent four hours there today completing preparations. The Kjng’s advisers strongly urge that the journey he made hy road, and he is to avoid exposure. The Queen has rented a house on the sea front for the accommodation of guests.
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Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1929, Page 5
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175KING’S HEALTH Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1929, Page 5
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