New York, Jan. 12.—(AP)—George II, once king of Greece, who long has been the center of momentous poiiticat intrigues in the Balkans, may seek a haven of refuse in the United States.
For some time he has been considering buying land and building a residence for himself at the Floranda Club, north of Fort Lauderdale, on the east coast of Florida. He will not become a permanent resident, friends here say, but will use the home as a winter residence. Last night Prince Paul, his brother, who is now in Chicago, confirmed news of King George’s plans and intimated that the royal exile is tired of petty Balkan politics and would be glad to find escape from them in America.
King George is now at Florence, Italy, to take part in a service to commemorate the anniversary of the death of his father, King Constantine, who died at Palermo Jan. 11, 1923.
News of the former king’s intention first came through the American British Improvement Corporation which some time ago announced that it planned to establish an “American Riviera” in Florida to rival that of the Old World. Howard Major, who is known for his architectural work at Palm Beach, has designed the residence planned by the former king, it was announced.
Daily Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME, January 13, 1926