SEND-OFF TO PRINCE
First Step on African Trip ENTHUSIASM AT BOATSIDE Ship Leaves in Heavy Storm United P. A. — By Telegraph — Copyright Received 11 am. LONDON, Friday. rE Prince of Wales had a cordial send-off when he left today for Africa. By his own wish he travelled from Waterloo to Southampton as an ordinary passenger.
At Southampton his Royal Highness was greeted by the Mayor, who wished him a happy voyage and good sport. The Prince smilingly thanked him and then, followed by his equerries, he hurried up the gangway to the liner Kenilworth Castle. He was received aboard by the captain, who conducted him to his sittingroom on the promenade deck. When the liner sailed at 4 o’clock the crowds on the quayside cheered and sang “Auld Lang Syne” and “God Save the King.” A gale wras then blowing and rain jwas falling heavily.
CROWD AT STATION AFFECTIONATE RELATIVES Reed. 10.30 a.m. LONDON, Friday. At Waterloo station the Prince shook hands with a large circle of relatives and friends, including the Duke of Gloucester, Prince George, and Sir Godfrey Thomas. Princess Louise affectionately kissed him good-bye and said: “Have a good time: enjoy yourself.” The Prince spent a quiet day yesterday in. preparation.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 862, 4 January 1930, Page 1
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