PRINCESS ELIZABETH

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 October 1940, Page 4

PRINCESS ELIZABETH

BROADCAST TO CHILDREN OVERSEAS PRINCESS MARGARET ALSO TAKES PART. MESSAGE OF LOVE & BEST WISHES. (British Official Wireless.) (Received This Day, 11.30 p.m.) RUGBY, October 13. Princess Elizabeth spoke at the opening today of a 8.8. C. broadcast service for British children evacuated overseas. Princess Margaret joined in the broadcast at the end of her sister’s speech. Addressing children overseas, Princess Elizabeth expressed sympathy with them in their separation from their families and thanks to those who were giving them shelter in Canada. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. “My sister and I feel that we know quite a lot about these countries.” said the Princess; “our father and mother have so often talked to us of their visits to different parts of the world. So it is not difficult for us to picture the sort of life you are all leading, and to think of all the new sights you must be seeing and the adventures you must be having, but I am sure you too are often thinking of the Old Country. I know you won’t forget us. It is just because we are not forgetting you that I want, on behalf of all the children at Home, to send you our love and best wishes —to your kind hosts as well. Princess Elizabeth spoke in a confident, clear tone throughout the broadcast. Many listeners were impressed by the similarity of her voice io the Queen’s. The King and Queen were present to hear the broadcast.