The Archive · 1940

Nassau, Bahamas, Aug. 18

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor landed.here yesterday, welcomed by enthusiastic crowds. The Duke, who has been appointed Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Bahamas, was in the uniform of a major-general.

They left immediately for the Legislative Chambers for the Duke to take the oath.

After taking the oath, the Duke, replying to speeches of welcome, said it would be his endeavour to lend a helping hand in solving war problems.

After the ceremony, the Duke and Duchess went to Government House, followed by some 2000 people. In reply to cheers from the crowds, they made several appearances on the balcony.—Reuter.

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