The Archive · 1936

New Measures to Protect King

Additional Guards: Veterans Asked to Return Souvenirs London, July 19, As a direct result of the attempt {o Nil King Edward VINE lst Thurs-lay new measures have already been taken by Scotland Yard to guard the Royal Family, and further measures will be taken, it was announced here to-day.

The new measures will consist of fan Increase of the guards assigned to guard the Royal Family during all times, day and night. Personnel from. the Special Branch of Scotland Yard will be included among the new guards, The forthcoming trip of King Edward to Vimy (France) to dedicate '8 war memorial to Canadians killed in the World War, and Tater to the Riviera, where he will spend a vacation, is already the subject of conference between French and British police officials, Two inspectors from Scotland Yard, in addition to bodyguard, will" accompany' the King during the trip. At the "Horizon" Chateau at Tuan les Pins, where the King will stay Riviera, 35 French detectives will be fon guard night and day.—Hava

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