14 JUNE 1968, Page 35

A hundred years ago

From the 'Spectator'. 13 lame 1868—Prince Michael of Servia was shot down on the 10th of June by three men armed with revolvers, and has since, it may be presumed, died, though M. Reuter does not say so. The three men were members of one family, and killed the Prince to avenge a private grievance. A provisional government has been formed, and the representative body called to- gether.