The Archive · 1937

New Form Of. Oath at Coronation

Westminster Statue Will Be Recognized: Consultation with Dominions Governments London, Feb, 4.

A new form of oft, itis understood. wil be taken by King George Vi when ho is crowned in May, This will recognize the changed position of the Dominions since the passing of the Statute of Westminster.

"The wording of the oath has been a matter of consultation between the United Kingdom and the Dominion governments, Tt ig not anticipated that any legis. lation in this matter will be required either in Westminster or in any Dominion Parliament.

'The fact that the Coronation Oath Bill passed ts second reading in the South African Parliament to-day Is 0 matter entirely within that government's own discretion and does not mean that a similar HI ts necessary' In any part of the Empire—Reuter. to be given by the Empire Parliamentary Association at Westminster Hall on May 7. His Majesty' wishes to meet the Prime Ministers and mem bers of Empire legislatures who will bbe assembled. In London for the Imperial Conference and the Empire

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