A POPULAR KING.
Kiin-2 Frederick of Denmark, whose death occurred recently, was. almost as popular in France <as the lato King ■Edward, and was a-• frequent visitor to the French Riviiera. One oif his characteristics was an objection to be escorted at a discreet distance'by detectives, according to the custom always observed with Royal persons travelling in. Vran'ce. The King Avar, an excellent walker, and often delighted in walking .so quickly that the detectives co'uld not keep up with him. Lar,t year one ph.n .clothes detective at Nice, who Was extremely corpulent, was ordered hiot to lose sight of the Danish monarch for one instant during the whole day. On setting out far a seaside stroll, the King noticed him, aind decided to give him a little exercise. So, stepping 'briskly, he walked several (miles without stopping, the de- • tedtive following at a jog trot ami perspiring freely. When the monarch thought it would be inhumlaii to torment the poor man a.ny more, he turned round suddenly, and, walking back to him, said:'"J. am afrarid T havo tired you out. Come' and have a- refresher." And the King and the constable, sat down on the outside terv.tce .cf a small cafe .and took drinks together like old friends. King Fredcrick 'subiDsqucntly related tlica inci<l( nt with great glee.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10678, 26 July 1912, Page 4
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218A POPULAR KING. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10678, 26 July 1912, Page 4
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