NEW HOUSE OF COMMONS
Now that a new House of Commons is being planned in place of the bombed old Chamber, the future Sovereign will, for the first time in English history, have a permanent place in the House of Commons, even if it is a listener’s place. It is perhaps a symbol of modern times that the first heir apparent to occupy this place is a woman. Princess Elizabeth will have a small self-contained room of her own in the galleries, to which access can be gained by a private elevator. This small gallery is situated behind the public galleries and opposite . the Speaker’s chair. Princess Elizabeth will be able to enter the House unseen by members, who might never be aware of her presence, as she can sit out of view if she wishes. The purpose of the new arrangement is to give the heir to the throne the opportunity of listening to debates on constitutional questions.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25798, 20 March 1945, Page 3
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