Brought Into Line With Other Imperial Great Services London, Fed. 13.
"In recognition of the eplondi service of the merchant navy and the fishing fleets to the Empire for +many centuries in times of peace and war" His Majesty, after aking Ministerial advice, has askd the Prince of Wales to assume the title of "Master of the Merchant Navy and Shipping Fleets."
The official announcement states that the King for some time has been considering what steps might be taken to bring the merchant navy and shipping fleets into line with other great services of the Empire—Reuter.
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