A ROYAL MESSAGE

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21248, 19 October 1940, Page 14 (Supplement)

A ROYAL MESSAGE

Peter hopes that all of his little members heard Princess Elizabeth's message, which was broadcast early this week, but for those who were unable to do so here is the speech for you. all to read:—

In addressing all the little people throughout our great Empire and in the * United States, who have had to leave their mummies and daddies behind to travel to distant lands, Princes.?* Elizabeth said:— “My sister and I feel that we know quite a lot about these countries, as our father and mother have so often talked to us of their visits to different parts of the world, and so it is not difficult for us to picture the sort of life you are leading and to think of all the new sights you mutit be seeing and the adventures you must be having.

“ But I am sure you, too, are often thinking of the Old Country and I know you won't forget us. It is .iust because we are not forgetting you that I want, on behalf of all children at Home, to send you our love and best wishes—to your kind hosts as well.

“ I can truthfully say that we children at home are full of cheerfulness and courage. We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant ‘sailors, soldiers and airmen.

“ We are trying also to bear our share in the danger and sadness of the war. We know that in the end all will be well, for God will care for us and give us victory and peace, and when peace comes remember it will be for us children of today to make the world of to-

Princess Elizabeth Speaks

morrow a better and happier place. “My sister is by my side. We are both going to say goodnight. Come on, Margaret.” Princess Margaret immediately went to the microphone and 'said “ Good-night.”

Princess Elizabeth then ended the broadcast: “ Good-night and good luck to you all.”