... BORDER SCHOLARS In the Peebles schools this forenoon the book gifted by Peebles County Counecil in commemoration of the Coronation— “George VI, King and Emperor —was presented to the pupils by members of the Education Committee, Mrs Russell, chairman of Peebles ...

... the Leith Hospital flag day , and as this is in close proximity to the date of the crowning of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth , a special Coronation effort will be made on this occasion . The Board of Managers greatly appreciated the services so willingly ...

... MAUNDY MONEY FIRST COINS TO BEAR KING GEORGE’S HEAD The first coins to bear the head of King George VI, were those distributed as Maundy Money in St Paul’s Cathedral, London,” to-day. Usually the ancient Maundy Thursday service is held in Westminster ...

... the King and the Duke of Windsor. Speaking at the Coronation dinner of the Maidenhead British Legion, he said: “It is an odd thing how many people in this vyorld enjoy making mischief. When King George VI. succeeded the Duke of Windsor to the Throne the ...

... had found the Coronation ceremonies tiring. “ No,” he replied, “it was a rest which I had no right to take.” General Francisco Matz, the second Spanish delegate, holds, I think, a record in that he was present officially at the Coronations of King Edward ...

... your-ancient and venerable Court in the reign of his Majesty King George VI. I hardly need say, for the character of the King is known to us all, that in the solemn hour of his Coronation his Majesty humbly and sincerely dedicated himself to the service ...

... of the other Edward stamps will by then have been exhausted . The Coronation stamp will then be replaced by a new George VI stamp similar to the others already , issued . The Coronation ' issues , ' both home and-overseas , make an interesting series for ...

... played by the Vienna Broadcasting Orchestra, will be broadecast from Vienna. A service in preparation for the Coronation of King George VI. will be broadcast from the Concert Hall, Broadcasting House, at 8.0. The address will be given by the Lord Archbishop ...

... THAN DUKE OF KENT Changes in the order of social precedence in the Royal family, consequent upon the‘ accession of King George VI., are given in the authoritative Debrett’s Peerage,” just published. “Debrett” records that the Duke of ‘Windsor now takes ...

... car and taken with her to Holland. The Princess bought a beautiful old lame dress from this house to wear fi. the Coronation of King George VI. Later the house sent round six of their newest models to the Princess’ hotel, s 0 that she could Iry them on before ...

... KING’S MESSAGE TO THE EMPIRE His Majesty King George VI. Wl'u broadcast a message to the Empire to-night ‘at 8.0. Prior to this, at 7.20, listeners will hear a special Coronation night broadcast entitled * The Empire’s Homage.” This programme will embody ...

... of the national sale of ; Coronation emblems , and it was his wish that proceeds of- the sale should be divided equally between the Prince of Wales Pension Fund for ex-Servicemen and King George V Jubilee Fund . King George . VI had very cordially approved ...