The Archive · 1926

Swedish Royalty in Shanghai

Arrival of Crown Prince and Princess: Viewing Local Collections of Antiques The Crown Prince of Sweden, Gostaf Adolf, and Crown Princess Louise, who are touring the world, arrived in Shanghai on Sunday at 12.45 p.m, from Nanking on the str. Kiawo, Their arrival in Shanghai was not attended by the ceremonies that it is reported they have received at most of the other ports of China and in Japan and America, There were, not more than a dozen people at. Hunt's Wharf to greet the Royal visitors, who travelled ieognito as the Duke and Duchess of Shane, the Prince having let it be known through the local Swedish Consul-Mr. J. 0. Lillichook, that, stay in Shanghai to be aquict one. From the wharf they were taken to the Majestic Hotel where they stayed during their two days' visit.

Aside from two or three functions, at which members of the Swedish, community and local members of the Consular Body and other officials had a chance to meet the Prince and his Consort, nothing definite had been planned. This is probably due to the fact that the couple have been travelling under quite a strain for 80 many months and wish to rest Before starting on their southward Journey. The Prince refused on Sunday to see journalists and tows, preferring to remain in his quite. While here they fotlow= at their rule of giving no interviews to the press, but those who have had the ' privilege of close contact with the royal pair speak of their enthusiasm about this portion of their round the world Journey which they declare eminently successful,

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