ROYAL BIRTH IN SCOTLAND.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18653, 23 August 1930, Page 17

ROYAL BIRTH IN SCOTLAND.

Daughter To Duchess Of York.

WIDE INTEREST CREATED. United press Association—By Hectrl. Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, August 21. The Duchess of York gave birth to a daughter. Both are progressing satisfactorily. Though the night was raining and dismal, many people were waiting at Glamis Castle for the interesting event. CONGRATULATIONS OF KING AND QUEEN. LONDON CITIZENS DELIGHTED. Unites Press Association—By Bectrl. Telegraph—Copyright (Received August 22nd, 7.44 pm) LONDON, August 21. News of the birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of York was flashed to the King and Qeen at Sandringham, whose congratulations followed immediately. The village street was still a scene of excitement at midnight, people banging out flags and beacon lighting on Friday night. The birthday coincides with that of a cousin, Princess Mary's second son Gerald, who was six years old on Thursday. The news was received in London at Mansion House shortly after midnight, after which the Lard Mayor’s son brought out an official message, signed by Mr J. R. Clynes (Home Secretary), which was placed in a wooden frame, and attached to a wall outside. Mr Clynes’s message referred to the Duchess as “safely delivered of a princess.” The Lord Mayor sent a message:— "The citizens of London are delighted at the news.” An official notice was also posted at Whitehall, on the main door of the Home Office, facing the Cenotaph. The latest news from Glamis states that the church bells were ringing long past midnight throughout the whole district for the first time since the peace celebrations in 1919. Searchlights were flashing the news across the sky.

PRINCESS MARGARET. United Frees Association — By Beotrle Telegraph— Copyright (Received August 23, 1.5 am.) LONDON, August 22. It is understood that the new Princess will be named Margaret.

ASSURED OF LOVING WELCOME. NATION WILL SHARE JOT. United Prese Association—By glectrl. Telegraph—Copyright (Received August 22, 7.83 pm) LONDON, August 21. The “Times,” in a leader, says that there will be some natural disappointment that the Duchess of York’s baby is a girl, and not a boy, but nevertheless she is assured of a loving welcome. Everyone is glad that Princess Elizabeth, this sweet stem from the York’s great stock, who captured all our hearts, should have a playfellow. The Duke and Duchess of York have both so endeared themselves that the nation will share their joy with a sense of personal intimacy. It should not be forgotten that the new princess adds security of succession to the throne, lor she stands fourth in line next to Princess Elizabeth.

LATEST BULLETIN. PROGRESS SATISFACTORY. United Prese Association—By Xlectrle Telegraph—Copyright (Received August 22, 11.25 pm.) LONDON, August 22. A bulletin relating to the Duchess of York states that the Duchess had a restful night, and continues to make satisfactory progress. The infant is doing fine.

(The latest addition to the Royal Family will be the fourth lady of the land. Those who rank prior to her are her Majesty the Queen, the Duchess of York, and the Princess Elizabeth. The Duke of York married the Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, daughter of the 14th Earl of Strathmore, in 1923. The Princess Elizabeth was bom on April 21, 1926, and is now four years of age. Had the latest arrival been a son he would have taken the place of the Princess Elizabeth as the third in the line of succession. Glamis Castle, in which the princess was born, is the seat of the Earl of Strathmore, and the original structure was as old as the 11th century. In its present form, it dates mostly from the 17th century. It is a fine examnle of the Scottish Baronial style, enriched with certain features of the French chateau. It is situated near the village of Glamis, in Forfarshire, Scotland. Several of the early Scot s kings used it as a residence. In 1715, the Old Chevalier was entertained there bv the third Earl of Strathmore. Sir Walter Scott spent a night in the castle when he was about 20 years old. Thus the second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York has been born in a castle which has stood during centuries of the history of the land she possibly might rule one day.)