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THE KING'S DEATH SHOCKS THE WORLD
HOW THE
QUEEN HEARD THE
NEWS
Sandringham, Feb. 6. The death of the King was discovered by a servant who had been given orders to wake him early.
man
this morning, according to reports from Sandringham Estate employees here
night.
to-
The servant
colled at ence Court officials and the news was then broken to Queen Elizabeth. The Queen went immediately to her husband's bed-chamber. Gathering her self-control as she looked down at kira, she did not weep, according to the local reports,
She kissed the forchend . ព. the dead King, then, straighten- ing up, she is reported to have suid: "We must tell Elizabeth. We must tell," she hesitated. then added "the Quben,"
Watchers keeping vigil to- night outside the gates of Sand- ringham House, country home. of the Royal Family, saw a lone light shine from a window in the north wing of the sprawling. mansion, where the King-lay dead.
BLINDS DRAWN
It was the only sign of life in the house of mourning.
drawn were
White blinds tightly over the other windows. A solitary policeman kept guard outside the black wrought Iron gates, leeping newsmen and enmeromen from prying too far into the grounds.
Police guarded other entrances through the lichen-covered walls surrounding the 200-acre estate.
Insido the red brick house itself, Elizabeth, the Queen Mothor, and hor daughter, Margaret, sat in mourning.
The villagers here were dry- eyed tonight and kept their end- nos pent inside. Most of the local inhabitants had known the King since he was a shy child who used to come here on holi- day with his father.
Thoir first news that he was dead came from radio bulletins though they Eve on the fringes of the ertale.-Reutor.
Flight Home Started
Nairobi, Feb. 0. Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Consort took off by plane for London from Enteber in Uganda st 4.07 pm local time.
The Queen will be wel- -comed at London airport on arrival by her uncle, the Duke of Gloucester and Prime.Afinister Win- ston Churchill,
WAS officially monounced here
tonight
Other onlolate on hand to greet the Queen will beʻ. the Lord President of the Council. Lord Woolton, Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Mr W. 8. Morrison, the
Speaker of the House of Lords, the
of Salisbury, the leader, Air Clemont Attice. A communique issued by No. 10 Downing Street to- aight requested the public not to go to the airport so that the Queen will return home as quiet as possible.
-France-Presse,
Mosition
Windsor Sailing For
London
New York, Feb. 6. The Dukto
of Windsor will sail on Thursday night for Eng- land to attend the funeral of the
late Monarch., His secretary
made the announcement.
It was not revealed whether the Duchess would, accompany him.
at
Duke's secretary issued The this statement:
has "The Duke of Windsor spoken to the Private Secretary Buckingham Palace by tele- phone, and his Royal Highness is sailing for Great Britain on the Queen Mary on Thursday night to attend King George's funeral".
The King's
alster.in-law, :
the Duchess of Kent, arrived tonight at Northolt airport from Munich where she was staying at} the home of her stsier- Associated Press and France- Presse.
COMMENT OF THE DAY
Women Sob In Grief Outside The Palace
CONDOLENCES FROM ALL PARTS OF THE UNIVERSE
London, Feb. 6.
The news of the death of His Majesty the King shocked and stunned not only the British nation and peoples throughout the British Commonwealth and Empire but also cast a pall of gloom over the Free World for among his own people the King was deeply loved while throughout the world he was highly esteemed by many and respected by all both as a Sovereign and
as a man.
As the sad news spread through London men doffed their hats, flags were lowered to half-mast and many women openly wept-because theirs was a memory of a King courageous and self-sacrificing in duty, of a King with a warm heart who had shared with them the perils, sufferings and sorrows of war and the austerities of daily life.
Near Buckingham Palace a woman knelt with bowed head to pray and passers-by paused to link themselves with this striking, symbol of a common and universal sorrow.
The King was dead but obviously not in the hearts of the people whom he had ruled and who loved him.
The news of the death of His Majesty came with particularly stunning force because
Policemen no the gate were continuously questioned: "Is people; true?and they nodded their heads silently in reply.
re
had believed that he was covering from
an operation which he underwent on Septem ber 29, when a surgeon. cut, Dway part of a lung.
An the tidings reached British homes through the BBC, house- wives dashed to tell their neighbours, while - everywherð In the
land conferences and meetings were halted.
Dense crowds flocked to Buckingham Palace, gazing at the grey stone building where they had kept vigil after the King's operation last year, Only Bobs from women broke the silence.
Into the Palace streamed mes- sengera and
couriers, bringing condolences from civil and overseas dignitaries,
Extra police took up duty outside the gates to control the crowd which stood gravely the cold.
Death Of A Great King
THE death of His Majesty King George VI is a grievous loss to the whole of the civilised world. Hongkong joins the rest of the British Common- wealth in mourning the passing of a great monarch: a man who dedicated his life to the welfare and interests of a nation and a family of nations; a man who, although called to a high estate of duty through unhappy circonstances, by his wisdom, knowledge, understanding and devotion, fulfilled that calling in a manner unsurpassed by any other King of England: King George VI was a family man; a person of simple tastes who appreciated fully the value of family life. Pomposity and ostentation were not of his making, and because of this and the close and constant manner in which ha identified himself with the daily lives of his people he, won the affection as well as the loyalty and admiration of his subjects at Home and oversens. It fell to King George VI to rule England during some of the darkost and most dangerous years in her history. He never wavered from his high purpose, never faltered in his duty to the nation, always remained, a. monarch in close touch with his people. He willingly shared their sorrows and. their tribulations and set an inspiring example of calm leadership. His Christ -mas broadcasts to the whole Common- wealth will never be forgotten; always did he emphasise the essential qualities of family unity and the brotherhood of man. Moreover he gavo aubstance to those sentiments by living example. Hongkong, through His Excellency the Governor, expressed its sorrow at the naming of a memorable and courageous King. At the same time thoughts turn to all the members of the Hoval family in this Today, according to
has
in
tham, sent a message to Mr Lyttelton expressing the "pro fount sorrow of the people of Hongkong."
Deep Sorrow
Flags dipped to half-mast að all
Horse and naval posts. greyhound - racing were.... ÇÜRƏ celled:
Ceylonese Holeks abandoned musiColombo. The
dancing -- wha-Prime Minister, Mr. Don osbaretowne the Lord Chamberlainan Stephen Senanayake, said, “The nounced that cinemas under his people of Ceylon heard the control would be closed.
news with deep Borrow at a At street cornern QUELBS time, when they were putting: formed to
the finishing touches to their buy coples of the evening papers. Supplies soon preparations to receive ther I were sold out and people in the Royal Highnesses, the Princess
streets crowded round to read, Elizabeth
Telephone exchanges were congested, by incoming cables, many switchboards in the city. and newspaper : offices were closed
down temporarily for outward calls.
Echinurgh and the Duke of
Paris: The United Nations. Security Counell stood for a
minutes in silent honour.
Oslo: King Haalcom paid a visit of condolence to the Bri tish Embassy Profound Cricf
King Haakon was King George's uncle, Queen Profound grief also spread Maud, who died in 1938, was over a large part of the world
the
third daughter of Kuig today as news spread of the Edward death of Britain's King,
VII.
The Danish texpressed her shocked Copenhagen:
will go into mour accents of sorrow and affection ning for three weeks. King from
the heads of State and Frederick. has sent a personal common folks alike.
message of condolence to Queen Elizabeth on behalf of himself Throughout the world the
and Queen
Ingrid.
routine of Rover was' in-..
and social
terrupted,
Rame: Pope Pius XII, 'deep ly moved", prepared a message of condolence to the new Queen and to Queen Mother Elizabeth, The Italian Prime Minister, Alcide de Gasperi, said that It was
a personal blow-Reu- Flags Lowered
activities cancelled.
Flags drooped at half mast mast and the people of scores of ne- tionalities went about their business
with an air of deep sad- neas, some prayed publicly deeper.
Early messages of sympathy" were sent to the Royal
Family by President Tru-i than, by M. Vincent Auriol, the French. President
by His and Holiness Pope Plus XII. Its high and
Cables from the capitals gave the following pictures of the scenes of mourning:
ancient custom, Princess Elizabeth has been proclaimed Queen of England, yet it is well to recollect that at this sombre moment the late King's heir and- eldest daughter, together. with her husband, Prince Philip, were carrying out royal duties overseas. Nothing could more vividly illustrate the devotion of the royal family to exacting duties. It is this which under- scores one of the greatest qualities of the British monarchy-that duty comes before self. It is a way of life which, if followed more widely, would bring more lasting happiness to the world generally. Today the people of. Hong- kong join the rest
London, Feb. 8. Flags throughout the world **were lowered to hott most today at the news, of the death of King George VI,
Catro: Cairo Radio braodcast bulletins on the King's death in
In Paris United Nations Searetary General. Trygve Lie ordered the lowering of the plays of the world organisation's
cluded their sixth general obsembly.
both English and French during 60 nations who yesterday con the busy luncheon hour, MA French announcement was. In terrupted to give the official announcement. of the Common-
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wealth in paying humble tribute to a King whose name and life will be cherished by. posterity. We have lost a beloved monarch. But thoughts alao turn with sympathy and trust to Queen Elizabeth who now assumea.the highest of royal responsibilitica. She has already, manifested that she is endowed with wisdom. and understanding. At this sad moment she has at her side to sustain her in a great ordent those who are near and dear; she possesses also the, devotion of millions of loyal subjects who desire abovo all to be able to relleve her of her sorrow and to lighten her anxieties. She comes to the throne at a time when International relations are taut and world péuce any- thing but assured; her responsibliitles, like those of the late King, are heavy. Nevertheless, Queen Elizabeth can feel Fustained by the knowledge that she is offered the affectionate devotion of a Vast concord of loyal subjects whose - willing duty it is to ensure that the peace of the world, is maintained and the British Commonwealth of Nations, of which the Queen is the head, is presoryed.
House Adjourns Capetown: Dr. Malan moved the adjournment of the House We moved с ол unopposed motion, that an address be pro- to Queen Elizabeth. ex-
the
ELIZABETH PROCLAIMED THE NEW MONARCH
London, Feb. 6.
The Grand Accession Privy Council, body of advisers to the Throne, tonight formally accepted Elizabeth as the new Monarch.
The Council met at St James' Palace to draft a Proclamation which will be read throughout the land..
The Proclamation bears well and, the Acccasion of Princess over 100 signatures, including Elizabeth; the second directing that of the Prime Minister, Mr all Government officials holding Winston Churchill, members of commissions. to continuo in his Cabinet and members of the their duties; Parliamentary Opposition who stating that a period
and the third
of mourn are Privy Councilors.
ing would be declared as soon All the Commonwealth High as the date of Commissioners were asked to funerals known-Reuter.
OATH OF FIDELITY
London, Feb. 6.
attend and sign the Proclama- tion--though they are not members of the Privy Council.
THE
PROCLAMATION.
The Royal Proclamation an- nouncing Elizabeth's accession to the Throne, confirmet by the Privy Council tonight
stated. "Whereas it heth picased Almighty God to call to s mercy our late Sovereign Lord King George VI of blessed and glorious memory by whose decease the Crown is solely and rightfully come to the high and mightys Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary.
a
We, therefore, the Lords Spiritusi and Temporal of this Realm, being here assisted with those of this are Majer'y's Privy Mr Lio sent a telegram to Council, with representatives of British Foreign Secretary An-
other members of the Common
of the Common- thony Eden expressing his "pro-wealth, with other principal found sorrow" at the Monarch's gentlemen of quality, with the death,
Lord Mayor, aldermen and cil zens of London do now hereby with one voice and consent of tongue and heart publish and proclaim that the high mighty Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary is now by the death of our late, Sovereign of
Hower's Headquarters dags of At General Dwight D. Eisen-
the Atlantic Pact nations were lowered as soon as the
cancelled a Was
news General
was received. The ,the “sincere and re-
a cocktail party which spectful
of sympathy
scheduled for correspon House on behalf of the people dents tonight.
South Africa.
Singapore; Sir Franklin Gim- son, the Governor, cabled to the Colonial Secretary, Mr Oliver Lyttelton, on behalf of the people of Singapore à request to submit to Her Majesty the Queen and ell members of the Royal Family our sincere and loyal expression of sympathy ou the death of our
bolov monarch, King George V for generations to come
higa Ideals tions we be a source of insplex tion not only to Lis Singapore bub to all his people throughout
the world
In
in the West German capita of Bonn finga, were lowered da the King's death interruptd all public buildings News Chancellor Konrad Adenauer at
meeting at the Chancellery, La Berlin the Russians nl fled the Western Powers they would like to Join: in lowerig fings out of respect to:
of respect to the dead King,
The Soulet Control Comm
sent word to Americas British and French aithorit they were willingford the Red Bagwhich flies with those of the Western nation
and
Elizabeth Elizabeth, by the Queen grace of God, Queen of this Realm and of all bor other Realms and ter- ritories, hend of the Common- wealth, Defender of the Faith, to whom her legós do polnow ledge all faith and constant obedience with hearty and hum ble pnection, beseeching God by whom kings and queens do reign [to: bless the Royal.. Princçis Elizabeth II with long and happy years, to reign, over us. Clod Save The Queen." Reuter CANADA ALSO
Ottawa, Fob, 0 The Canadian, Cabinet today,
Princess Elizab
Elizabeth II of
the, Comthonwealth and to their over; the defuset v Alled, Control proclaimed: Tri
Triends
on behalf of their Highnesses the rulers and pil the people of the Federation of Malaya were sent to Mr Lyttelton to convey to the Royal Family
1 by "Me: M.VA
a del Tuto Dilcer Administering the Glove ernment of Malaya,
Hongkong The Colony's Governor Sir Alexander "Gran-
Authority Fondquarters,
Deeply Shocked Que Queen Juiland of the Nether
lands war deeply i shocked", her Fecretary at the Palace anid. Den ries Broadcasting Bystem Interrupted a programume of light music to announce the
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Queen
Canadaftar
Canada is the first Commen wealth nation
tho
proclaim
The Cabinet met in an
Queen formally emergency session at TURON (local time) Three Proclama- tons, followed, the nouncing the depth
full. Ministers and former ministers had gathered behind the speaker's chair, At 7:00 p.m. sharp, the speaker entered. The Secretary of the House, in wig and black. 18th century costume, hruded him a bible.
the King's In strong voice, 14 shread.
The House of Commons and the House of Lords held o special session tonight to per mit Deputies and Peers to take "the oath of fidelity · 'to Queen'
Elizabeth
II of England, Ireland, and the Dominions.
The House of Commons was
-Fly
the
the or.
Shoply afterward, Prime Minis ter Churchell and Foreign Secre tary Anthony Ellen repeated the outh, followd by all ministers and opposition leaders The cath-aking ceremony wa contimis: tomorrow and Friday. A similar ceremony” was taking place at the same time in the House of Lorda-France-Presse.
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