SAFETY OF THE KING.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES. ARMISTICE DAY INCIDENT. LONDON, November 15. Greater protection, it ,is thought ought to be provided for King George VI., in view of the ease with which he was approached by the disturber of the Cenotaph ceremony. Scotland Yard officials have held conferences on the provision of greater safeguards for His Majesty when ho appears in public. According to the “Daily Mirror,” officials submitted a report on the Armistice Day incident. The King, who discussed the matter with his advisers, pointed out that the police can watch dangerous aliens and men with records. It is different if an unknown man suddenly breaks out. It is stated that Chief-Inspector Cameron, the King’s personal detective was near the interrupter and that two special branch officers, within a few feet of the man, were taken unawares and were powerless to act when be suddenly went forward.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 42, 29 November 1937, Page 5
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