H.M. KING EDWARD, CLERGYMAN.
It is nearly fifty years since King Edward took his first degree, and in the intervening half-century 'h- has gained 'almost every distinction, academic and political, that is possible. But King Edward possesses several distinctions not known to the man in the .street. Kvcryhodv I.- aware that he is the head of the C'hiircli. but few know .tint he i»- actually a clergyman, beiii" a prebendary, of St. David's Cathedral. Wales, receiving a -alary of CI a year, which entitles him to preach a sermon ■hi the cathedral pulpit. Me is a barrister, having I, .». n called lo the English and Irish Bars. The Royal College of I'lnsi.-iaiis made him one of thems-.lve. some venrs ago. ami •the lloval College of Surgeons Inns aN<> given him p'rmi-Mon to append the initials r'.ti.C.S. after his name. • There might be some dillieiiltv in recognising the person of His Majesty under the title of High Steward of'l'ly'mouth: and if he appended Mm. Doc. to his nam.- lie would be within his | rights.■although the King'- knowledge of j music Is not as profound as the degree would imply.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 70, 19 April 1909, Page 2
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188H.M. KING EDWARD, CLERGYMAN. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 70, 19 April 1909, Page 2
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