The Archive · 1928

Closely Followed by Detectives

Prince Carol's movements wer intrigues and political acti Questioned in regard to a statement in the press that the si called "Rumanian plot" was a Joynson-Hicks that Prince newspaper "stunt," Sir William

Carol had promised to send him full statement on the matter. Scotland Yard Informs the Prince It is authoritatively stated that there is no question of deporting Prince Garol but as the activities himself and his friends are likely to embarrass Rumania, which is a friendly country, he will be politely informed that his pre-sone in England is no longer welcome, 'A' Scotland Yard official this morning visited the Surrey house where Prince Carol is staying and acquainted the Prince of the decision reached at n conference of officials of the Home and Foreign offices to-day that he must lea England after a "reasonable time' in which to arrange his departure.

Prince Carol's host, M. Joneseu, interviewed by Reuter, declared: "The impossible has happened—the Prince has got to leave England. This sad news was conveyed verbally by Inspector Haynes. No reason was given."

M, Joneseu added that Prince Carol was lunching at the Savoy to-day. "After that he intended to see some greyhound-racing but was too upset to enjoy the latter. The Prince was surprised and unhappy and felt the position very keenly. followed with close attention by interester British quarters last night. Ibs departure from his Surrey home early in the evening gave rise to wild rumours until it was Giscovered that he and Mme.

Lupescu and their host, M. Joneseu, had-only gone to a London cinema (here the programme Included a film entitled, "We ure all gam Mr, Jonescu, interviewed at one 'o'clock this morning, said that they had been in touch' telephonically with friends in Rumania and other places in the Continent, Prince rol, he declared, was ready turn when the country called him and, if necessary, would stile.

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