TO BE PLUNKET BABY

Grey River Argus, 16 November 1948, Page 5

TO BE PLUNKET BABY

(Rec. 9.0) SYDNEY, Nov. 15 The Sydney Sun’s London representative says that on the advice of Sir William Gilliatt, Pincess Elizabeths baby will be brought up mainly -on Truby King lines. “Princess Elizabeth and Margaret were brought up on the principles of Sir Truby King who made New Zealand baby mortality into the world’s lowest,” the correspondent says. Royal Family Birth Coincidences (Rec. 6.45)' LONDON, Nov. 15. Princess Elizabeth’s son cannot become Prince of Wales until after, Princess Elizabeth succeeds to the Throne, as this title is reserved for the heir apparent. When Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen her son will automatically become Duke of Cornwall, and inherit the rich revenues of the Duchy. He will later undoubtedly be created Prince. of Wales, which title is never inherited, but is bestowed at the will of the sovereign on the eldest son. The child, who is the twelfth Royal baby born in the 20th century, will be the 36th King since the Norman invasion. If he succeeds to the Throne he will not share this birthday month with any other member of the Royal Family, most of whom have spring and summer birthdays. The last Royal Prince to have a November birthday was King Edward VII, who was born on November 11, 1841. He also shares the same birthplace—Buckingham Palace. , ~, , Mr E. Shinwell (Minister of War) sent a congratulatory telegram to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke on behalf of the Army Council and all ranks of the Army. Representatives of “Free Czechoslovakia” in a telegram expressed: “On behalf of the oppressed Czechoslovak people at home ,their happiness and felicitaton on this joyful occasion.” POPULARITY OF PRINCESS 1 (Rec. 11.15) LONDON, Nov. 15 The Manchester ' Guardian said: “There will be rejoicings and thanksgiving throughout the Commonwealth and the Empire. It is spring tidings on an autumn morning, Our monarchy occupies a stable honoured place in the constitution and occupies our hearts as never before. Not only London, Glamis and , Windsor, hold Princess Elizabeth in deep affection, but millions across the seas who, one day, in the normal way will be her subjects. N.Z. Parliament to Express Congratulations P.A. WELLINGTON, Nov. 15. The House of Representatives, when it meets to-morrow, will probably express its congratulations to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on the birth of their son. The motion will probably be moved by Hon. W. Nash, and be seconded by Mr S. G. Holland.