A POPULAR KING
. Kimg ,Frederick of Denmark, whose death occurred recently, was almost as popular in l<Y.inco >a>3 the Jate King Edward, and was a frequent visitor to the French Riviicra. One af his ) characteristics was an objection to be i escorted at a discreet distance by detectives, according to the custom always observed with Iloyal persons travelling in- 'France. The King was an excellent walker, and often deilighted in walking so quickly that the detectives could not kee,p up -with him. Las,t year one pto.n .clothes detective at Nficc, who was extremely corpulent, was ordered Inot to lose eight of the Danish monarch for one instant during the whole day. On setting out for a seaside stroll, the King noticed him, aind decided to give him a little exeroise. So, stepping 'briskly, he walked several imiles without stopping, tho detective following at a jog trot and perspiring freely. When the monarch thought it wculd be inhuman to torment tho poor man amy more, he turned round suddenly, and, walking back to him, said: "I am afraid I have tired you cut. Com? and have a refresher." And the King and the •constable sat down on the outside terrace of a small cafe and took drinks together like old.(friends. King Frederick subsequently related this inci- j dent with, great glee. J
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10688, 7 August 1912, Page 7
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221A POPULAR KING Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10688, 7 August 1912, Page 7
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