KING’S TRIBUTE

Hokitika Guardian, 27 August 1932, Page 5

KING’S TRIBUTE

TO MEDITERRANEAN FLEET

VISIT BY THE PRINCES

(British Official Wireless.)

RUGBY, August 25

The King paid a tribute to the efficiai:i,y of the Mediterrenespi fleet in a telegrame to Admiral 1 'Sir Ernie Chatfield at the conclusion of the visit to the fleet of the Prince of Wales and Prince George.

The message states ; “On the • conclusion of the visit of my-two sons to the Mediterranean fleet, I wish to express my warmest appreciation of all the kindness shown to them, I am glad that you have been able to arrange for a visit to so many ships' at Corfu, and that on the way to Malta they witnessed normal fleet training at sea. From all I hear, the fleet under your command, is in a high state of efficiency, and the tradition, not only of the Mediterranean fleet, but of the whole service, is being worthily maintained.” The Cotnmander-in-Ohief replied; “With my humble duty, I thank Your Majesty for your most gracious message, which is deeply appreciated. That Their Royal Highnesses should have visited the fleet arid watched its work at sea has given the greatest encouragement to us all. It will bo our continuous endeavour to be worthy of the confidence Your Majesty plfos in us.”