KING VERY WEAK

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 567, 21 January 1929, Page 9

KING VERY WEAK

NO CHANGE SHOWN PUBLIC OPTIMISTIC British Official Wireless. Reed. 11.20 a.m. RUGBY, Sunday. At noon to-day, after the morning consultations of doctors, it was authoritatively stated that there was no change in the King’s condition. The extreme weakness from which the King is suffering is now the most important feature of his illness. These latest reports have been received with great satisfaction in Palace circles, and by the public, which is eagerly awaiting the news that his Majesty's convalescence stage is within sight. A bulletin issued on Saturday evening says the King's slow progress continues. The amount of nourishment taken by his Majesty is now satisfactory, and his general strength is improving. The extremely slow improvement in the King's condition continues to be regarded as satisfactory. There has been progress in the last fortnight, but it must continue for some time yet before all anxiety is removed. PROGRESS MAINTAINED (Australian and .V. z Press Association) (United Service) Reed. 12.19 p.m. LONDON, Sunday. I is officially announced that the King's progress is being maintained. PRINCE AT TWICKENHAM ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION (Australian and N.Z. Press Association) LONDON, Saturday. The Prince of Wales to-day made his first appearance in public since his rush home from East Africa. He unexpectedly attended the Rugby football match at Twickenham between England and Wales. The Prince called at Buckingham Palace this morning and learned that the King had maintained his progress. He then decided to go to Twickenham. He received a most enthusiastic ovation. The teams were presented to him and the crowd sang the National An-' them and “God Bless the Prince of Wales.’* The people were led by Welsh choirs, which a few minutes earlier had been singing “The Red Flag.”