The Archive · 1939

Loyal Address In Commons

London, June 22.

"I ink it is no exaggeration to say teat the demonstrations of "alty aad tection by ne crowds whic flocked together to welcome Thei Majesties at every point of their journey exceeded the utmost expectations," declared the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the House of Commons today in moving a humble address to the King, assuring him of the loyal welcome of the House of Commons on his return from the American tour.

"Thanks to the efforts of the press, radio and newsreels," he went ai "we are able to follow every detail of Their Majesties' progress. We have been able to see how in Canada and Newfoundland, Their Majesties' visit demonstrated in a most impressive manner not only the significance of the Crown to the British Commonwealth of Nations, but how loyalty to the Crown in the abstract has been translated into personal feelings of affection.

"When Their Majesties crossed into the United States, the magnificent welcome they received from President Roosevelt and the American people again out-distanced all precedents.

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