THE WINDSORS
ARRIVAL AT NASSAU GIVEN GREAT WELCOME ALLEGIANCE TO THE KING (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) NASSAU, Aug. 17 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were welcomed to Nassau by a huge cheering crowd. The Duke stood at attention while the National Anthem was played and he received a Royal Salute. He was sworn in as Governor of the Bahamas when he took the following oath: “ I, Edward, swear that I will well and truly serve His Majesty the King.” The oath was administered by the Chief Justice, Mr O. B. Daly, K.C. Mrs W. L. Heape, wife of the act-ing-Govemor, introduced the wives of officials. The Duke, in a brief response, thanked the assembly for the cordial reception and said he hoped that with his past experience ind the cooperation of the people, his task would not prove over-formidable. The audience in the Legislative Chamber cheered. After the ceremonies the Duke went on to the balcony and waved to the cheering crowd. He then drove to Government House along a street lined with people. Thousands of people gathered round Government House and cheered, and in response the Duke appeared at a window.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21195, 19 August 1940, Page 8
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194THE WINDSORS Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21195, 19 August 1940, Page 8
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