PRINCESS ELIZABETH’S SCHOOLING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 277, 23 November 1936, Page 2

PRINCESS ELIZABETH’S SCHOOLING

ROYAL PLANS IN EDI ( ATION PRINCESS ELIZABETH WILL NOT GO TO SCHOOL A well-known Sunday journal in London prints an interesting story about the little Princess. The decision, it is said, was reached after a family council at Balmoral, al which the Duke and Duchess of York discussed in detail with the King the question of their daughter’s education. The decision is in accordance with the expressed wishes of King George, who always was opposed to the idea of sending the probable future Queen of Great Britain to school. Queen Mary, who was again consulted before the present decision was made, is of the same opinion. There are several reasons why Princess Elizabeth will continue to make her studies at home. First, there is the difficulty of choosing a suitable school without causing deep jealousy. Then there is the question of who would be her schoolmates, and, most important, the question of her curriculum. If there is some day another Queen Elizabeth on the throne, she will, in this complex modern world, have 1o have a deep knowledge of a variety of subjects that are not taught in ordinary girls’ schools, and other subjects will not be necessary for her. The future course of her studies has been carefully planned by the Duke of York, in consultation with the leading educationists of the country, and, as in the case of Queen Victoria. the whole matter has been considered by the Cabinet. 11 is understood that Mr. Baldwin and his fellow Ministers have given unqualified approval to the Duke's suggestions. Al present, Miss Crawford, her governess, is in complete charge of the princess’ lessons. She is assisted by a special woman instructor tor French, and a music mistress. Lalor, two tutors will coach the Princess in Latin and the classics and in history. May go on Tour of Empire From this Princess Elizabeth will be gently led to the study of constitutional history, and the British Constitution, and afterwards she will study economic history and theory. But the Duke and Duchess of York are determined that their daughter shall not grow up into a blue stocking. In the Duke's plan there is ample provision for games and sports, and as the Princess grows older she will be allowed to mix more and more with other girls. When she is old enough, it is prob- | able that the Duke and Duchess will take her on a long tour of the Empire. so that she may have a firsthand knowledge of people and conditions in the Dominions and Colonies. At the age of ten, Princess Elizabeth is an extremely bright little girl, hvith a quick wit and a ready mind But when she does not like a subject —arithmetic is one—she can. like other little girls, be obstinately slow