Ottawa, May 22 King George and Queen Elizabeth climaxed their visit to Ottawa yesterday by an unusual demonstration of democratic spirit when they walked through crowds of war veterans with whom they shook bands after the King had unveiled ihe Canadian National War Memorial.
"The schedule of events had not provided for Their Majesties to walk among the veterans and police guards found themselves helpless in attempting to control the crowds when Their Majesties approached the lines of war veterans.
As the King and Queen chatted informally with the veterans, they permitted the former soldiers to take close-up photographs and shook hands with many others.
"Pub it there, Your Majesty," said one veteran as he extended his hand to the Queen.
"Right you are," said the Queen, smiling and shaking the veteran's hand vigorously.
The Kings statement made while unveiling the War Memorial was interpreted as a broad reference to current unsettled conditions in Europe.
Noting the 70-foot twin columns of granite surmounted by bronze figures of peace and freedom, the King said "Not by chance do the crowning figures of peace and freedom appear side by side."
"Peace and freedom cannot long be separated," he said. "It is well that we have in one of the world's capitals a visible reminder of so great a truth.
Their Majesties left for Toronto at 235 pm.—United Press.
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