THE KING'S MESSAGE
STRONG TIES OF LOYALTY.
The Prime Minister last night informed the House of Representatives that the Governor-General had received the following cablegram ' from Lord Milner, Secretary of State for the Colonies : — . ■
"His Majesty the King has addressed to me the following letter > —
" 'On tha return home of the Prince of Wales I would ask you to express to my representatives in and to the people of those Dominions and Colonies which he has visited my- heartfelt appreciation of the universal affection and loyal enthusiasm evinced towards'him throughout his travels. These warmhearted spontaneous manifestations of regard for our eldest son have deeply touohed the Queen and me. We have followed with pride and admiration the triumphant success of his mission, and all the more so ■when we recognise that these happy results are chiefly due to his own personality, to the buoyant and genial spirit in which he has played his part, to his sense of duty, and to the unstinting manner ir which he has given of his best. This and his previous tour have given him special opportunities to gain a knowledge of our Overseas Dominions and Colonies and to become personally acquainted with their peoples. May such mutual intercourse create fresh ties of confidence and devotion between the -TJbrone and the generations, present and future, of these great lands, and thus promote thr' unity, strength, and prosperity of the Empire. To my son the wide and happy experience he has earned will ever be a priceless possession.
(Signed) GEORGE, R.l.' "
The Governor-General has sent the following reply to HSs Majesty, .through the Secretary of State: — "On behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand, I beg to thank Your Majesty for your gracious message and to express our loyal and 1 hearty congratulations upon the successful termination of the historic and epoch-making tour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. One of the most striking results will be to strengthen the ties of loyalty to the Throne and unite more closely together than ever the great Empire to which we are so proud to belong. (Signed) JELLICOE.';-
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Evening Post, Volume C, Issue 90, 13 October 1920, Page 6
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354THE KING'S MESSAGE Evening Post, Volume C, Issue 90, 13 October 1920, Page 6
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