The Crown

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The Crown

¶ As George V entered the third month of his illness, the King-Emperor was officially described as "making slow progress" and unofficially as "brighter." Last week His Majesty napped frequently, displayed a keener appetite, chatted with Queen Mary several times daily, and asked, but was refused, permission to read.

¶ The London Daily News scooped, last week, the news that "the King's hair has turned pure white."

¶ Prince George and Queen Mary recovered from their colds, the latter after her sore throat had been vigorously...