THEIR MAJESTIES
GOING TO CANADA IN LINER REPULSE TO REMAIN IN HOME WATERS. REGENCY COUNCIL APPOINTED. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright. (Received This Dav. 12.20 p.m.) LONDON. April 27. _Mr Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that it was thought preferable that the Repulse should, hoi leave European waters ahd. that their Majesties .would travel in the Empress of Australia, which would have an escort ol warships. The withdrawal of the Repulse was made at the King's own suggestion.
It is reliably stated that five Councillors of State are being appointed to act for the King while he is in Canada. They include the Queen, the Dukes of Gloucester and Kent, the Princess Royal and Princess Arthur of Connaught. The Queen is included because the sovereign’s escort must be a member of the Regency Council.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 April 1939, Page 6
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