PRINCESS SPEAKS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20377, 14 October 1940, Page 8

PRINCESS SPEAKS

BRITISH CHILDREN BROADCAST TO EMPIRE SIMPLE, CHEERY MESSAGE THANKS TO HOSTS (.Elen. Tot. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (British Official Wireless.) Reed. 1.30 p.m. RUGBY. Oct. ,12. Princess Elizabeth spoke at the opening to-day of the British Broadcasting Corporation broadcast service for British children evacuated overseas. Princess Margaret joined in the broadcast at the end of her sister’s speech. Addressing children overseas, Princess Elizabeth expressed sympathy with them in their separation from their families and thanks to those who were giving them shelter in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States. "My sister and I feel we know quite a lot about these countries. Our father and mother have .so often talked to us of visits to different parts of the world,” said Princess Elizabeth. “So it is not difficult for us to picture the sort of life you are all leading and think of all the new sights you must be seeing and the Adventures you must be having, but I am sure you, too, are often thinking of the Old Country. I know you won’t forget, us. It is just because we are not forgetting you, I want, on behalf of all the children at Uome, to send you our love and best wishes—to your kind hosts as well.” Cheerful Courage “I can truthfully say that we children at Home are full of cheerfulness and courage,” said Princess Elizabeth. “We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant sailors, soldiers and airmen. We are trying also to bear our share of the danger and sadness of war. We know that in the end all will be well for God will care for us, give us victory and peace and, when peace comes, remember it will be for us children of to-day to make the world of to-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: “Goodnight.” Princess Elizabeth then ended the broadcast with the words: “Goodnight Good luck to you all.” Princess Elizabeth spoke in a confident, clear tone throughout the broadcast. Many listeners were • impressed by the similarity of her voice to the Queen’s. The King and Queen were present to hear the broadcast.