The Archive · 1939

Queen Mary Ends Engagements

King and Queen Hear News On Canadian Trip; Mishap Not Serious

Schreiber, Ontario, May 23.

Their Majesties received the news of the accident to Queen Mary in a press bulletin delivered to them when the Royal Train reached the town of Jackson, a short journey from here. today.

The King told a member of the reception committee that he was glad io be able to say that the injury to Queen Mary was "slight", and was nothing at all to be worried about. It is not known whether the King telephoned to London on receipt of news of the accident.

Their Majesties have arrived at Port Arthur. They encountered freezing temperatures at White River, Ontario, after their first night's sleep on a train during their present tour.—

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