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Hokitika Guardian, 25 August 1930, Page 4

The happy event at nlnin is Castle lias presented the British Empire with another princess. There is much rejoicing over the happy issue, though it is plain there are some regrets that a son has not arrived. But these are the days of triumph for the opposite

sex and in connection with that record, it is nob unfitting that the little stranger should prove to be a princess, and there is perhaps another reason—the popular ‘ Princess Elizabeth is not displaced in her possible claim to the throne in Fie days to come. Happily named, this gracious young Princess appears to have taken as great a hold on the public as her royal Mother did, and Elizabeth still remains third on the list of succession to the throne. The Prince of Wales is the direct heir to the throne, and is followed by the Duke of York, father of Princess Elizabeth. The last named is thus third on the list. It has been recalled that England lias been ruled only on three occasions l\v a queen, so that Elizabeth, being so young, may yet have the opportunity of coming to the throne. The happy event attending the birth of Princess Margaret has brought out evidence, if such were needed, of the loyalty of the people, in fact of the nation. The Empire enjoys a liberal constitution, at the head of which is a Royal Family with a happy record which commands the esteem and goodwill of the people. The line of succession lias been strengthened through a very popular branch, and the nation i.s proud to honor the occasion with an expression of the sustained loyalty of the peop'e. The most distant part of the Empire has been brought into the closest personal touch with the reigning family. In years'gone by* the King and Qcoen vMted New Zealand, and toured the main centres. Later the Prince of Wales omitted very few parts of the Dominion. Then came the Duke and Duchess of York, so that in this day and generation there are hosts who were in almost persona! touch with the ruling ficures of the. ore'ont and future, and this informa! acquaintance, as it were, has hut added to the intensity of the loyal feeling pervading New/Zealand.