The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-30
lS,Uedish Cr0un Prince and Cr0Wn Princess Succeed
in Being Democratic Better Than Most Americans
(BY HORTENSE sAUNDERs)

apparently lCIJ tnelr ccrcnoHlai ndIt-
ners and their court formality at
homo when they embarked for
America.
The news photographers initiated
them into American life. They called
"Hey, Prince. hold up your head"
And tho great-grandson Of Jean
Bernadottc, one Of Napolcon's gen
erals. and the descendant of Gustavus
Adolphus aud the illustrious kings Of
Sweden. held up his royal head.
At the suggestion. "How about a
smile, Princcss?s' the grcat-grand-
daughter Of Queen Victoria, and tho
niece Of the former Empress Alexand-
ria Of Russia. obliged with genuine
and friendly one.
!. They bowed their royal heads to
our American custom Of seeing the
photographers first. They were real
people as well as royalty. IT they
were trying to be democratic. they
succeeded better than most Americans.
They passed their first test in Ameri-
ca with flying colors.
"l'm quite at your mercy" said the
prince " the reporters. II hope you
will realize that politics and pro-
hibition arc subjects prefer not
to discuss"
And when someone suggested that
he state concisely what he thought
of evolution, he added that subject
to the taboos.
Speaks Excellent English
Obviously scholarly, the prince
speaks excellent English with no trace
of an accent. The princess being
English. naturally knows her mother
tongue.
She placed no restrictions on con-
but at any question she
did not care to answer, she smiled
it was not pursued.
They have the assurance, ease. poise
and charm that we like to-but don't
Always with royalty. and
are an excellent argument for eugcn-
les, in favor Of building up an aristoc-
racy and royalty through generations
of roval families.
Unlike tho Prince Of Wales, who
came for pleasure. Prince Gustavus
AdOlphus regards us with n more
serious eye. He is not particularly
interested in the Long Island set.
but very eager to study our music,
art galleries. colleges. industrial
systems and our ways of living.
The princess is less serious.
Loves to Dance
Il love to dance" she says. Il don't
dance the Charleston. it isn't done
much in Sweden. hut we dance to
your American music, and we love
your Jazz"
Since goinr to Sweden, she has
gone into athletics very extensively
{ Although | shall never be much ,pf
a skater" she admits.
She is keenly alert TO wOman's
problems and spoke with enthusiasm
Of the progress Swedish women are
making.
Women have had suffrage for five
she said. "They are becoming
very independent. both financially and
But Swedish women have
always been very good feminists."
The future queen. however. spoke
with real affection Of the women who
are not SO much concerned with the
questions Of the day as they are with
their husbands. and homes. She feels
a kinship with those who still wear
the bright 'bodices. caps and en-
broidered skirts Of the Swedish ma
tional costume.
II love to wear the costume she
laughs. II should hate to see our
become too thoroughly
$ andardized in Dress
Dress C0nservatively
While she dresses we'll. the crown
princess dresses c0nservatively--just
about like the well dressed women you
meet in any American city.
When she arrived she was wearing
an ensemble Of brown satin with a
beige colorcd crepe frock. small
hat of bois dc rose. lined with brown
and trimmed with short aigrettes.
Her aristocratic feet were shod in
beige stockings and pumps. There
were few jewels in evidence, just a
pearl necklace, pearl earrings. and
two inconspicuous rings on her right
hand.
The prince. one gathers. is an
ideal husband-at least he has none
Of the bad habits that often cause
grief to wives. He does not drink
or smoke-or play poker--although ne
may indulge in the Swedish equivalent
for poker for all | know. Apparently
he is not a baseball fan because he
admitted he had not heard Of Babe
Ruth.
He is tall. and looks impressive in
his morning clothes. incidentally, his
highness wore spats. When asked If
he were the sartorial arbiter Of his
country as is the Prince of Wales
he laughed and declined the leader
ship. :.
II am not particularly fond of
Clothes" he said-"of course I have
my own fads and preferences"
"He really doesn't pay much ,atten-
ton to clothes,' put in the princess.
"He just wears what he likes"
The crown prince has variety of
interests. He is interested in arch
aeology. botany. art, music-and in
athletics. He spoke most generously
of our athletic attainments. He re-
CARDS athletics as one of the most
important aids in character building.
Knows Many Americans
Il don't feel at all as if l were
coming to strange country" the
princess said delightedly. Il have ever
so many verv good American friends
that have cherished for years. Many
Americans come to Sweden. So many
Of my friends have visited this coun-
try, and had such wonderful time
here"
The crown prince and princess. in
brief. are the best reasons l know
of in favor of retaining few thrones
and courts in these days when the
tendency is to abolish them.
Gay Paree Liquor
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