The Archive · 1935

Reminiscences of Royalty

In 1018 Mr. Kellogy was one of the twelve publishers of the United States of America invited by Eng-Tend, France and the United States Army of Occupation to visit the European battle fronts as the guests of the countries concerned. These editors were entertained at Sandringham by King George and of that visit Mr. Kellogg has lively recolleetions. He tells a good story of the His Majesty expressed is high appreciation of the bearing and physique of the American troops, re-Marking that he had thought that the first. contingent was composed of picked men—until others equally Magnificent poured into Europe. But, the editors were told, the American Aller was different from the British soldier in being rather more independent in his expression of opinion, King George had been highly amused when reviewing an American corps to hear an American voice from the ranks remark to ite neighbour "Who {s that bug?", "Don't you know: It is the King of England!" "Hell! where's crown?" Told that the people of "Arkansas City" believed that His Majesty's chief occupation wes to walk about with crown and sceptre King George chuckled and tapping fe. Kellogg on the shoulder. said ind don't forget the ermine."

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