THE KING
“FEELING MOST FIT.” (United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). LONDON, May 9. . The King, after lunch at Craigwcll, suddenly made up his mind to venture further abroad, than he .has gone for some months,. Accompanied, by Princess Victoria, he motored fifteen miles to the picturesque' Sussex lanes, and he made a surprise visit to the King Edward Sanatorium at ■ Midhurst, which his father founded in 1909. The saloon car drove up to the door and IlivS Majesty and the Princess stepped out and rang the bell. Within a few minutes they were greeting the most surprised man in the world. Dr Jupe, the hospital assistant, 'who later said: “t" could not believe my eyes!” The Kiiif? said : I 'l, want to sec if the patients look as happy as in 1917.” He then toured the sanatorium, stopping at the bedside of several patients, smiling and chatting cheerfully. To one man he said: “I am sorry you have been ill so long, and I hope your recovery wi.l be as.good as mine.” The King stayed for three-quarters of an hour.
Dr Jupe savs. that the sanatorium greatlv appreciates receiving His Majesty’s first seuv-official visit after his ilness. He looked remarkably fit. and was not like a man who had suffered a fond and serious illness. The King discarded his stick and walked unaided. He said: U I am foclim: well enough to do a great deal more than I am allowed.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1929, Page 5
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