Three Stripes & a Trowel

Miles & miles from the night clubs of Mayfair, King George's youngest son last week rolled across the South African veldt in a special train, gravely inspecting sheep dips and apple orchards, smiling politely to cheering crowds. In his baggage was a present for the Union of South Africa that Prince George had bought out of his own pocket: a silver trowel once used by famed Boer Warrior Stephanus Johannes Paulus ("Oom Paul") Kruger to lay the corner stone of the Provincial Government buildings in Pretoria. Prince George discovered the trowel in the silver collection of Lady Williams, whose late husband had acquired it during the campaign. The South African High Commissioner arranged for the purchase.

For eight years fun-loving Prince George has held the humble rank of lieutenant in the British Navy. As a reward for good intentions and hard work the Admiralty last week sent him an extra gold stripe for his cuff, made him a Commander.

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