Prince George arrived at Southampton from New York on board he str. Berengaria this af'erno It was revealed on the arrival of passed out of danger. It added, with truth, that nothing would add so materially to the gladness of Yuletide in the British Em-
'Their Majesties' Wish for The effect of the King's illness on the Christmas celebrations known to have ben a matter.of deep concern to His Majesty and, the Queen. It is learnt from a source competent to reflect the Queen's views on this matter that. Her Majesty has expressed the hope that her example in fulfilling her private and public engagements will be followed, Tt is her desire that the customary observances and eolerations at Christmas should ye carried out wherever reasonably possible. For the first time for ten years all the Royal Family will be at Buckingham Palace on Christmas Day and it is probable that the King's sisters, the Queen of Norway' and Princess. Victoria, will also be of the party. The Duke of Gloucester, who is returning from Afrion, on the liner Balmoral Castle, is due in London to-morrow.
It is authoritatively learned that nothing has occurred to interrupt the King's progress, which however continues to be "very very slow."
Later.
A bulletin issued at 8.45 this the vessel that cake made in honour of the Prince's birthday during the voyage was auctioned, re-auctioned and then sub-divided into minute picces which realized total of £1,067. 'This sum is being sent to the Lord Mayor's Miners' Relief fund.
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