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Show PLANNING FOR VISIT OF KING AND QUEEN Emperor William Only Ruler Never Officially Entertained in French Capital. Special Cable to The Tribune. PARIS, Hay 9. The visit of Kins-George Kins-George and Qiift-n Mary of England, for which exceptionally elaborate preparations have been made, brings to notice the fact that of all the crowned heads of Europe, Emperor William, of Germany, alone has never been officially received' in Paris. He lias, however, been to Paris twice. The first time he was only five years old. He accompanied his royal -parents on a visit to Napoleon III, and played with the Prince Imperial in the Park of Bagatelle. Baga-telle. The second time was in June 1STS. when 'nineteen. Incognito he came with his tutor. Baron Frederick Orden. The first place he then visited was the In-valides In-valides and Xa poleon's tomb. Then he went to see the Palace of Versailles, where the German empire was proclaimed seven years before. He also attended performances per-formances at the Comedie. Francaie ami the opera, and made an ascent in a captive cap-tive balloon instnlled in the Tuillerics. He has never been back .since he became em- pcror, although stories of secret visits are not lacking. |