KING ON HIS SHIP
Apart from a few minor details, H.M.S. Repulse, the 32.000-ton battleship, is now almost ready for the King's voyage to Canada. When tho King and Queen are at sea in her, the usual routine of the day will be carried out, by the King's wish. The King will be addressed as Sir, like any other naval officer, and the royal couple will not be troubled with unnecessary saluting as they move about the ship. The King alone will stand at salute when the National Anthem is played, the officers and crew standing to attention, contrary to the usual custom in ships, where normally all salute. As a further precaution, H.M.S. Repulse will fire no salutes when the King is aboard her, although royal standard flown at her masthead will receive 21 guns at every port visited. All salutes will be replied to by the escorting cruiser.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23333, 29 April 1939, Page 9 (Supplement)
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