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Monday, May 29, 1972
GOVERNOR SENDS MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO QUEEN
At Sad News Of The Death Of The Duke Of Windsor
The Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose has sent a message of condolence
to the Queen expressing, the sorrow and deep sympathy of the people of Hong
Kong at the sad news of the death of her uncle.
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In a message to the Secretary of State, the Governor said:
would be grateful if you will convey to Her Majesty the Queen the sorrow
and deep sympathy of the people of Hong Kong at the sad news of the death
of His Royal Highness the Duke of Windsor."
A condolence book will be opened at Government House during the
period of lying in state - Friday, June 2 from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
and Saturday, June 3 from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at St. John's Cathedral at noon
on Monday, June 5. Details of the service will be announced when they are
finalised.
As a sign of mourning flags are flying at half mast at all. Government buildings in Hong Kong. They will be flown at half mast until sunset on the
day of the funeral, June 5.
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