HOUSE THANKED
MESSAGE FROM HIS MAJESTY. FIRST OBJECT OF HIS LIFE. THE WELFARE OF ALL CLASSES. (United Press Association—Copyright) (Received This Day, 11.40 a.m.) LONDON, February 4. When the House of Commons reassembled this afternoon the Treasurer of the Royal Household! appeared at the Bar with the King’s reply to the Commons’ address of condolence and congratulation. In reply his Majesty said: “I have received with true satisfaction the loyal and affectionate address the House has presented me at the grievous loss I have sustained and my accession to the Tlnone. I thank you for the expression of your loyal attachment to my person. You may be assured that the first object of my life will be to maintain the liberties of my people and promote the welfare of all classes of my subjects. I pray that, by the blessing of Almighty God, I may justify your trust throughout my reign.”—British Official Wireless.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 97, 5 February 1936, Page 5
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