Montreal Gazette 10 November 1908

King’s Birthday Party

The King spent his 67th birthday with the family circle at Sandringham, where he is entertaining a large house party, including the Queen of Norway, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Russian and Austrian ambassadors.

The King occupied the morning in receiving a great number of telegrams of congratulation, among which were most cordial greetings from Emporer William and President Roosevelt. He received many handsome gifts.

Later the King and Queen and their guests attended the meet of the Royal Norfolk Hunt, which made a picturesque scene in glorious weather at Gayton Hall, the Earl of Romney’s seat. In the evening there was the customary birthday dinner and party, with a cinematograph entertainment for the royal children.

Throughout the week dinners and entertainments will be given to the tenantry and servants on the Sandringham estate. On Friday Mr Cyril Maud has been commanded to give a performance of “the Flag Lieutenant” at Sandringham.

The King’s Birthday was celebrated in London and at all the naval ports with the customary salutes and illuminations. Telegrams received from abroad report enthusiastic celebrations and dinners at the various British embassies.