Health of the. King

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 710, 9 July 1929, Page 11

Health of the. King

SANDRINGHAM TRIP PUT OFF X-Ray Examination of Chest NO CAUSE SEEN FOR ANXIETY AT the last minute, the arrangements for the King’s journey from London to Sandringham were cancelled in order that an X-ray examination might be made. Reports are reassuring. His Majesty is not confined to bed, but the physicians say that his chest condition has not made altogether satisfactory progress.

(United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) (Australian and N.Z. Press Association) (United Service)

Reed. Noon. LONDON, Monday. The King’s contemplated journey to Sandringham has been cancelled. The following bulletin, signed by his Majesty’s doctors, has been issued from Buckingham, Palace:— "The King is not fatigued after the ceremony of thanksgiving. Though his Majesty’s general health is good the condition of the sinus (cavity) in the right chest has not made satisfactory progress. "In order to gain the assistance of a further ray examination, his Majesty’s departure for Sandringham has been postponed for a short period." All the arrangements had been made for the King's journey. The Royal servants actually were at the station when the visit was cancelled. Lord Dawson was called in last night and other doctors today. When the news was rumoured a crowd gathered outside the Palace to await the bulletin. The X-ray examination was decided upon, following a visit to Buckingham Palace last night by Lord Dawson of Penn. It took place this afternoon, and it was officially stated this evening that the X-ray photographs of the sinus in his Majesty’s right chest were taken this afternoon, and will he examined during the next 24 hours. The consultation during which the X-ray photographs were taken lasted an hour and a-quarter, and was attended by Dr. Graham Hodgson, radiologist, Lord Dawson, Sir Hugh Rigby, Sir Stanley Hewett and Dr. Martyn, the King’s Windsor physician, who is staying at the Palace. The new trouble is merely local", but has necessitated postponement of the trip to Sandringham, and consequent public anxiety. The Prince of Wales arrived at the Palace at 12.30 to make inquiries about his father’s health, and he received a reassuring report. The King is not confined to bed. His general health continues good. Dr. Martyn is the Windsor physician who treated the King for an abscess six weeks ago. There is no likelihood of another bulletin being issued after the X-ray, as the King’s condition does not warrant such a step.

The King took his usual daily walk in Buckingham Palace grounds.

It is learned officially that the King spent practically the whole day in the Palace garden. Late tonight he was stated to be quite comfortable. It is considered unlikely that the King will move from the Palace for at least a week. Sir Stanley Hewett and Dr. Martyn are staying at the Palace tonight. Tomorrow the Prince of Wales will hold a full-dress official investiture at St. James’s Palace on behalf of the King. According to present arrangements, the Royal Garden party is to be held on July 25 at the Palace.