New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
Prince Of Wales's Future.

Prince OF wales s uture'
Next month will see a great change III
the position Of the Prince Of Wales. An
heir apparent attains his majority at
the age of eighteen, and thus on June
% next the Prince of Wales will reach
manhoods estate. Many preparations
will be made to celebrate the event. The
Queen. ever since her return from India,
has had this suspicious occasion in view
and has been very busy experimenting
all work both at Buckingham Palace
and at Windsor Castle connected with
the new suites Of rooms TO be set aside
for the exclusive use Of the prince.
These suites will be quite extensive.
for the heir apparent will have his own
household and Will be in a position TO
entertain his own friends, and, If he So
wishes, to lead a life altogether indorcn-
dent Of the rest OF the royal household.
The prince will not, however discover
himself altogether from the affectionate
family life TO which he has been accus-
toned. He will spend some Of his time.
and will often take his meals, In the
company of his parents, sister and
brothers, but will he able TO dine alone
should he wish or invite his own par
tcular friends to luncheon or dinner in
his own apartments.
The King Will, OF course, continue 10
advise and supervise his sons occupa-
tons and pursuits but there will be
governor and controller of his royal
hiehness's household, an cqucrry and
TWO secretaries. There viii he a large
staff Of servants including special pages.
coachmen, grooms and chauffeur.
Invitations will now he sent direct to
the prince and not through the King
fie will also be able 10 accept invitations
on his own account, although his maJes-
" will doubtless often be consulted.
The queens regency-created in the
event of prolonged absence or Of dire
misfortune To the Kine-will cease auto
matically on June %. The Prince OF
Wales will be OF aee and legally enabled
t. take His Majesty's position should
any emergency occur.
There Will probably be formal dinner
uarty a. Buckingham Palace on June II
in honor Of tho occasion. This Will pee
the first occasion On which the prince
will to the principal guest at \ banquet
The Hundred Years Ago Ball.
Interest in the hundred years ago ball
at the Albert Hall Is growing very keen.
Following the announcement that the
Hon. Alexander Hood will impcrsonate
that Sir Charles Hartopp is TO appear
as Napoleon. NiscOunt Hardinge will be
seen as Wellington and Lord John Cav
endsh as Butcher.
Lord Hardinge's claim TO impersonate
the Iron Duke is derived from his grand
father, Viscount Hardinge, who fought
with Wellington through the Pcnnsular
War and the Waterloo campaign. or
the other hand. Sir Charles Hartopps
Napoleonic cast Of cOuntenancc Is his
sole Justification Tor claim to play the
part OF the Men II Destiny. lie has sell
dom appeared IL public since his memoir
able divorce gu t, but he is exceedingly
popular in his ,"n set
Society has peen astonishea ~ the
announcement hat cx-Premier Balfour
purposes shortl. to give a ball Presuma-
bly, it will be after the period OF court
mourning has elapsed, and-equally pre-
sumably-wil be held at Mr.. Balfour's
handsomely appointed town house in
Carlton Gardens.
The hostess will be Miss Balfour. her
brothers constant companion, and It Is
understood that the number OF guests
will be limited. \ specially erected
marque will probably be utilized for
dancing. and some members Of the royal
family may be present.