Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1893 — A Queer English Custom. [ARTICLE]

A Queer English Custom.

The Duke of Edinburgh, or rather the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, to call him by his highest title, will be literally turned out of house and home within a few days, having received notice to vacate Clarence House “within a reasonable period.” This is in accordance with the established custom which prescribes that any member of the royal family who becomes a reigning sovereign must cease to occupy any house or apartments belonging to the British crown after a reasonable time. This regulation was made to avoid a repetition of the trouble with the King of Hanover, who positively refused to get out when requested and had almost to be evicted like an Irish farmer. Do NOT anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight, was Franklin’s sensible advice.