King George's Third Son: Eton, Sandhurst and the Rifles Prince Henry, the third son of the King and Queen, attained his majority on March 31.
Like his elder brothers, he isa young man of engaging personality, and as time goes on and he has more opportunities of coming before the public, he will find his way to the hearts of the people just as the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York have done. Already he has shown himself to be possessed of princely qualities. On the several occasions on which ho'has undertaken investitures he creat an excellent impression. His fif$t investiture was in January of last year, when he visited Manchester, and the northern city found in him a worthy representative of the Crown. His quiet manner and his modesty appealed strongly to the people.
In stature, Prince Henry excels his brothers, and he reaches manhood a fine Englishman, fond of sport and the outdoor life He was early destined for a military career, and in pursuance of his inclination to become a soldier, he went through the Army Class at Eton and proceeded to Sandhurst. He spent nearly five years at Eton, entering the shoo) in 1913 and passing on to Sandhurst in 1918. He lived and worked and played at Eton just as the other boys. In accordance with the wishes of his parents, no special arrangements were made with regard to work, rooms, or "fagging."? The Prince himself desired to do exactly as the other boys, and he resented any idea of favoured treatment He goon manifested a keen interest in sports, and was good at cricket and long-distance running. It was a favourite recreation of his to go for aten-mile run in an afternoon. He proceeded to Sandhurst by examination on his own merits, and while there he took a great interest in polo and other games.
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