The Archive · 1939

Visit to Italy

Prince Paul Now En Route To Rome

Rome, May 10. ce Paul, the Regent of Yugoslavia, accompanied by Princess Olga, arrived in Italy yesterday evening at ihe frontier station of Postumia, where they were greeted by the Duke of Genoa.

They will arrive in Rome at 945 am. today and will be welcomed at the station by the King, Queen Elena, and Il Duce.

They will proceed to the Quirinal io be welcomed officially by the Governor of Rome, Prince Colonna, and by members of the Yugoslav colony.

This afternoon, the Prince Regent and Princess Olga will attend a large reception at the Capitol after having visited Signor Mussolini at the Venice Palace. Tonight a banquet will be offered in their honour by the King.

The press this morning published lengthy articles in which was stressed the popularity enjoyed by Prince Paul and in which the various stages of his political life were outlined. He is termed in the papers as the supporter of the policy of friendship and collaboration encouraged by the late King Alexander. The press asserted that the Prince's visit will contribute io the improvement of the relations uniting Italy and Yugoslavia.—Havas.

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