KINGGEORGE RESOLVED TO DO HIS DUTY

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 309, 15 December 1936, Page 5

KINGGEORGE RESOLVED TO DO HIS DUTY

•'<■. .’»•' • t J ■ NEW MONARCH’S MESSAGE TO HOUSE OF LORDS.

EX-KING EDWARD RECUPERATING AT AUSTRIAN • It-- CASTLE. V isv<i*&*.•? & - *■ T '

LONG TELEPHONE CONVERSATION ON CANNES LINE. ’ i.” ■

•./ v j 4 Pjrew Association——Copyright.) , ... . Received II a.m. To-day. , ; . London, December 14. 'V v„-r ' ■ ' ■ i ‘y " Lord "Halifax, in the House of Lords, read a message frorri King George Vl: *‘l succeeded to ’ the Throne in circumstances without precedent and at a moment of great personal distress, but . I am resolved to do my duty, sustained by the knowledge that I »m supported by the widespread goodwill and sympathy of all my bare and ; throughout the world. It will be my constant endeavour by God’s help, supported as I shall be by my dear wife,-to uphold the honour of the realm and promote the happiness of my people.’’ A Berlin message says that Herr Hitler has telegraphed his congratulations tp, King George VI. The Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward) arose early and strolled in the beautiful park at Engesfeld Castle. The telephone, line from Engesfeld to Cannes was engaged for 23 minutes .ft« breakfast. The arrival of. the Duke of -Windsor led to a rush of tourists to Hotels in the Vienna Forest. The Viennese Press publishes long notices appreviative of Britain and the Duke of Windsor, the hope that he will be allowed a quiet rest to recuperate;. after a. fortnight’s intense strain.