London, June 15.
The Queen in a broadcast last night to "women of heroic, glorious France, which is defending her own soil and the liberty of the world" expressed "the affection and admiration which their sufferings and courage awake our hearts" and continued with a tribute to the French Army "fighting with energy and tenacity never equalled in history."
She also declared: "We are think-ink. of French women, following with heartfelt suspense the course of the immense battle in which their menfolk are engaged. I, who have always Joved France so warmly, share your Suffering and feel it." r The Queen recalled her visit to Peris with. the King two years ago "when I felt the heart of the women France beating close to mine."
Her Majesty went on: "The bearing of Frenchwomen in the war has been as Hoble as the bearing of the men.. They have borne without complaint invasion, bombardment, loss of and destruction of their We know they would com-tribute gladly-all they have, even life itself, to ensure the safety of their country.
"A nation defended by such men, and loved by such women, must sconer or later attain victory. Such a nation deserves as a right the unqualified support of all free peoples."
Queen Elizabeth recalled the occasion when she spoke in a hospital to French wounded at Dunkirk. When she asked how they were getting on, every one, even the most severely wounded, replied cheerfully "ca ya." believe wholeheartedly," she continued, "that after these bad days a time come when our two peoples will, by their endurance and Lard work, have made good their armaments deficiencies, and will also be able to say to each other mainten nant ça ya.'
"This hope I owe to the courage of your wounded, and I want to bring it to you tonight with the most affectionate sympathy of all British women, who are ready in the cause of our common victory to share the sacrifices of France." Reuter. peg Which are your crown and the
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