KING THANKS COMMONS
LIFE OF SERVICE FOR PEOPLE
[British Official Wireless .] (Received 2 p.m.) RUGBY, February 5. When the House of Commons reassembled yesterday, the Treasurer of the Royal Household appeared at the Bar with the King’s reply to the House of Commons address of condolence and congratulation. In his reply His Majesty said: “I have received with true satisfaction the loyal and affectionate address, which the House has presented to me at the grievous loss I have sustained and my accession to the Throne. “I thank you for the expression of your loyal attachment to my person. You may be assured that the first object of my life will be to maintain the liberties of my people and to promote the welfare of all classes of my subjects. I pray that by the blessing of Almighty God, I may justify your trust throughout my. reign.”
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Northern Advocate, 6 February 1936, Page 5
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