KING EDWARD

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22355, 28 February 1936, Page 11

KING EDWARD

UNCONVENTIONAL WAYS INCIDENTS RECORDED BROADCAST FROM STUDIO By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received February 27, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. Feb. 26 1 The Sun-Herald news service says it remains to be seen whether the King will become known as "Edward the Unconventional." His brief period on the throne already has v been marked by characteristic I actions which endeared him to the ( Empire as Prince of Wales. r His Majesty strolled abroad yes- s i terday like any lesser citizen, ac- ] companied only by the Earl of Rad- t nor, when he left Buckingham Palace for the Duchy of Cornwall i offices. ' The King walked rapidly across the forecourt of the Palace in a cold wind. ( He acknowledged the salute of police- f men and sentries by raising his hat. A policeman on point duty held up the i traffic while the King and the Earl of ] Radnor crossed the road to reach the i Duchy of Cornwall offices. ] Further defying convention King Edward, when he broadcasts to the , world on Sunday, will not speak j ] from Buckingham Palace, but from ! [ studio 38, in Broadcasting House, j which is popular among regular speak- j ers. It is stated that the King feels more , at home broadcasting from a studio. — ( HIS LATE MAJESTY j i QUESTION OF MEMORIAL j MR. BALDWIN CALLS MEETING j (Received February 27. G. 5 p.m.) British Wireless RUGBY, Feb. 26 The Prime Minister, Mr. Baldwin, called an informal meeting to-day for a preliminary discussion on the subject of the most fitting form of a memorial to the late King George. Those present included the Duke of York, the Home Secretary, Sir John Simon, leaders of the Opposition Parties, the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Percy Vincent, and Lord Wigram, private secretary to the King.