SPEECH BY THE KING.
London, January 24. Before King Edward entered the Privy Council Chamber the Councillors and civic dignitaries approved and signed a proclamation of accession.
King Edward, on entering the Chamber, spoke extemporaneously, and with great earnestness and feeling, describing the irreparable loss that had occurred. With the Empire's sympathy, he said, he would constantly endeavour to walk in his mother's footsteps as a constitutional Sovereign in the strictest sense, and work for the good and amelioration of his people. In ohoosing the title of Edward he did not undervalue the name of Albert, which he inherited from Ms ever - to -be - lamented,' great and wise father, who, by universal consent, was deservedly known as " Albert the Good." He desired that his father's name should stand alone, and proceeded, "I trust Parliament and the nation will support me in the arduous duties devolving upon me through my inheritance." Lord Salisbury - administered the King's oaths, and the Privy Councillors were then sworn. On returning to Marlborough House the King ' was greeted with cheers.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 6918, 29 January 1901, Page 3
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174SPEECH BY THE KING. Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 6918, 29 January 1901, Page 3
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