“Both Doing Fine”

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1058, 23 August 1930, Page 9

“Both Doing Fine”

BIRTH OF INFANT PRINCESS Fourth in Line For Throne JUBILATION AT ANCIENT GLAM IS jPOLLOWINGr the birth oJ the lloyal child, the Duchess of a York is progressing satisfactorily and the infant 1 1 incess is “doing fine.” Widespread jubilation is felt throughout England, anw messages of congratulation have reached the Duke and Duchess from all parts of the country. The infant Princess is the first member of the Royal Family to be born in Scotland since the birth of Charles I. over three centuries ago.

United P.A. —By Telegraph—Copyright | Reed. Noon. RUGBY, Friday. Tho following bulletin, signed by the physician in attendance, was issued from Glamis Castle at 10.30 this morning: “Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York has had a restful night, and continues to make very satisfactory progress. The infant Princess is doing fine.” The Princess was born between nine o’clock and 1.30 last night, and the news was immediately sent by telephone and telegraph to the King and Queen at Sandringham, and their Majesties despatched a message of congratulation to the Duke and Duchess. The Home Secretarj r , Mr. J. RClynes, and the ceremonial secretary to tho Home Office, were, in accordance with custom, in the castle at the time of the birth, and Mr. Clynes sent a telegrum informing the Lord Mayor of London of the event. A great number of telegrams of congratulation, including messages from various members of the Royal Family and a telegram from the Lord Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of London, were received at Glamis this morning. The infant Princess is the fourth in line of succession to the Throne, and next to her sister, Princess Elizabeth, who was four years old last April, and who is third in succession. The infant Princess is the first member of the Royal Family to be born in Scotland since the birth more than three centuries ago of the only son of Mary, Queen of Scots, who became James I. of England. Messages from all parts of the Empire poured into Glamis Castle today, congratulating the Duke and Duchess of York on the birth of the Princess. In London a peal was rung on the bells of Westminster Abbey, and the West End was decked with Union Jacks. The members of a crowd in Hyde Park sprang from their chairs this

afternoon and the men stood bareheaded while a Royal salute of 41 guns was fired by tlie Royal Horse Artillery in honour of the event. A similar salute was also fired at the Tower of London. A beacon on Hunter Hill, overlooking Glamis Castle, will be lighted tonight. and the employees of the estate and the villagers will give themselves up to merrymaking, such as has not j been seen in ancient Glamis for cen- : turies. It is understood that the new Princess w'ill be named Margaret. “The Times” says there will be some natural disappointment that the baby is a girl, not a boy, but nevertheless she is assured of a loving welcome by everyone. “We are glad,” says “The Times, ’ "that Princess Elizabeth, this sweet stem from York’s great stock, who has captured all our hearts, should have a playfellow. Her parents have both so endeared themselves to the nation that it will share their joy with a sense of personal intimacy. “It should not be forgotten that the new’ Princess adds security to the succession to the throne, for she stands fourth in the line, next after Princess Elizaijeth.” CONGRATULATIONS FROM N.Z. SENT BY GOVERNOR-GENERAL Press Association WELLINGTON, Today. His Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral has sent the following message to his Majesty the King: “On behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand I beg to express to your Majesty, with my humble dutv. the great interest which is felt in the announcement of the birth of a daughter to her Royal Highness, the Duchess of York, and to offer the respectful congratulations of your Majesty’s subjects in this Dominion on the happy event.”