Taken from the Strand Magazine (1899)
When he was staying in Paris a little while ago, the papers noticed that he wore the ribbon of the Legion of Honour, and another, which was declared to belong to some Swedish decoration. As a matter of fact, this latter token of distinction was attached to the medal of the French Humane Society, and was earned by His Majesty thirty-three years ago, when he only enjoyed the title of Crown Prince. He happened to be walking on the Carnice Road just as a runaway carriage and pair dashed towards him, when, with great presence of mind, the young Prince ran at once to the horses’ heads, and succeeded in stopping them before any serious consequences ensued.
There you have it.
Paul