Everywhere remarked with approval in London last week was the new earnestness and gravity which have set themselves upon the features of Edward VIII since he became King. Instead of the swank Rolls-Royce which often used to carry him as Prince of Wales, His Majesty has taken to riding in the stately maroon Daimler of His late Majesty, enormous, high and with a performance anything but snappy.*
That His Majesty remains personally fit & fleet. King Edward showed by donning shorts in which he ran last week from Fort Belvedere three miles to Windsor Lodge. Most dignified and well received...
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