April 22, 1928
Princess Helen of Romania celebrates her 32nd birthday today. She spent part of the day "opening another clinic for sick mothers and their babies," reports the New York Times.
The estranged wife of Prince Carol devotes a lot of her time to "Red Cross and charity work." She received "scores of birthday greetings" from royal relatives all over the world, but "no remembrance from her errant husband."
Prince Carol lives a leisurely life in Paris with Mme. Lupescu, on the "half-million dollars" he inherited from his late father, King Ferdinand.
Friends of the "deserted" Princess said she regards her marriage as a "closed chapter in her life," and if her husband ever returns to Romania, she "will leave the country."
Perhaps the "most touching" of her gifts was a "tiny bunch of flowers" picked by her young son, King Michael.
"You see, Mama, I haven't forgotten you like Papa has," he said as he "raced into the house bearing the fragrant bouquet."
Princess Helen graciously accepted the flowers, and kissed "the thoughtful youngster."
She remains "the picture of health and beauty" despite the heartaches in her life.
Her estranged husband, Carol, however, is said to be in "bad health and straightened circumstances, according to friends who saw him recently in Brussels.
The former heir to the throne looked "wan and thin." Carol told reporters that he was feeling unwell and in need of a long rest.
"I have come to Brussels for a rest and I hope I get it," he said.
The Prince had spent one day in the Ardennes with Mme. Lupescu, her brother, father, and two secretaries.
They returned to Brussels earlier today. Reporters noted that Carol's "cheeks were hollow and his face seemed to be wasting away." He gives the "impression" of a man "whose health was ruined."
"I do not know what is going on in Romania just now," he said. "I am living quietly here to have a vacation from political events. I don't know how long I will be able to stay but I seem to be getting a better rest here than in France."
Princess Helen of Romania celebrates her 32nd birthday today. She spent part of the day "opening another clinic for sick mothers and their babies," reports the New York Times.
The estranged wife of Prince Carol devotes a lot of her time to "Red Cross and charity work." She received "scores of birthday greetings" from royal relatives all over the world, but "no remembrance from her errant husband."
Prince Carol lives a leisurely life in Paris with Mme. Lupescu, on the "half-million dollars" he inherited from his late father, King Ferdinand.
Friends of the "deserted" Princess said she regards her marriage as a "closed chapter in her life," and if her husband ever returns to Romania, she "will leave the country."
Perhaps the "most touching" of her gifts was a "tiny bunch of flowers" picked by her young son, King Michael.
"You see, Mama, I haven't forgotten you like Papa has," he said as he "raced into the house bearing the fragrant bouquet."
Princess Helen graciously accepted the flowers, and kissed "the thoughtful youngster."
She remains "the picture of health and beauty" despite the heartaches in her life.
Her estranged husband, Carol, however, is said to be in "bad health and straightened circumstances, according to friends who saw him recently in Brussels.
The former heir to the throne looked "wan and thin." Carol told reporters that he was feeling unwell and in need of a long rest.
"I have come to Brussels for a rest and I hope I get it," he said.
The Prince had spent one day in the Ardennes with Mme. Lupescu, her brother, father, and two secretaries.
They returned to Brussels earlier today. Reporters noted that Carol's "cheeks were hollow and his face seemed to be wasting away." He gives the "impression" of a man "whose health was ruined."
"I do not know what is going on in Romania just now," he said. "I am living quietly here to have a vacation from political events. I don't know how long I will be able to stay but I seem to be getting a better rest here than in France."
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