The New York herald., 1922-06-22
King and Queen
of Italy Welcomed
at Copenhagen
Are Met at Station by Danish
Monarchs and Driven
Through Streets.

COPENHAGEN. June 21 (Associated
Press).--king Victor Emmanuel OF
Italy and his Queen. Helena. arrived in
Copenhagen this morning for a state
visit to King Christian lasting three
days. The Italian monarch. wearing
the infantry uniform of his country, was
greeted by King Christian in the full
dress uniform of the Guards when he
alishted from the train. Queen Helena
affectionately kissed Queen Alexan-
drine.
The royal party then entered car
riage and as they drove through the
streets were cheered enthusiastically by
enormous crowds. A detachment OF
Hussars. the Kings bodyguard and
mounted police officers preceded the
royal cortege. The streets were
decorated with Danish and Italian
colors.
Early this morning an airplane
brought message for King Victor En-
at London. It Is believed the message
concerns the Mediterranean conference
to be held at London Immediately after
the royal visit here.
A state banquet and numerous other
social functions have been planned for
the entertainment OF the monarchs.
There is to be luncheon at King
Christians hunting lodge in the Royal
Deer Park, a few miles outside of
Copenhagen. and special gala per-
formance at the Royal Opera House.
The royal visitors were the guests at
luncheon to-day at Amalienborg Palace.
at which were present only the mem
bers of the Danish royal family. In
the afternoon they attended reception
by the municipality of Copenhagen at
the Town Hall. From there they paid
a short visit to Rosenberg Castle to
view a collection Of curios which be-
longed to Danish Kings. Afterward
they left for King Christians shooting
box hermitage for tea.
No hitch developed In the arrange
ments. except that a front wheel came
OF of the automobile carrying Prince
Gustave and Princess Thyra and Dag
mar while travelling down hill from the
royal country residence to the railway
to meet the italian monarchs The oc-
cupants of the limousine were badly
shaken. but the presence Of mind of the
driver prevented serious consequences.
A. an official dinner in the palace
tO-niBnt hlng Christian Sald tnat, al
though Victor Emmanuel when a young
prince visited Copenhagen as the CUES.
Of Christian TX, to-day was the first
time reigning king had set foot on
Danish soil. He was happy to welcome
the monarch of the great and noble
country, dearly beloved Of Danish art
lists and scientists, whose culture and
development owed much to Italian in
fluence. He was certain the visit would
strengthen the bonds Of friendship be :.
tween the two nations.
Replying, Victor Emmanuel said he
never had forgotten the impression of
this beautiful country and the sincere
manifestations of friendship he had re-
ceived when he visited Denmark during
the reign of the Kings grandfather.
Italy. the Italian monarch continued.
particularly admired the Danish ma
tion's peace loving spirit, its high cul-
ture and its great social reforms. He
said he desired the Danes and the
Italians to cooperate In the gigantic
task OF bringing about the peace and
economic reconstruction Of Europe. He
then proposed a toast to the Danis.;
Royal Household and nation.
The speeches were In French. but the
conversations were carried on In Eng
lish. which. as far as Denmark Is con-
cerned. rapidly is becoming the cour,
and diplomatic language.