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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1937
Page
3
The Queen Mother Mary is portrayed as the noblest royal figure through sorrow and coronation. Her duty driven leadership, frugal upbringing, and calm generosity shaped the royal household, modernizing Buckingham Palace and enriching the Royal Collection while remaining deeply devoted to country, family, and philanthropy.
The Guardian describes the Queen Mother’s enduring guardianship of the realm now shared with her son King George VI. Residing at Marl borough house nearby, she watches over the king as he bears royal duties first held by his father. The Mall home recalls memories of past reigns and the king’s New Year message praising his mother and Queen Mary as essential support.
The Minister for External Affairs received congratulatory dispatches from Melbourne consular officials and the Peruvian Consul General. They extend heartfelt felicitations to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the coronation, wishing long, peaceful prosperity for the Commonwealth and its people.
German papers publish lively comment on the coronation. Berlin Typeblatt contends the British monarchy enjoys broad loyalty including Socialists. Allegemeine Zeitung argues the monarchy's institution stands higher than the monarch. Despatches from London and editorials frame a united empire under the Crown.
The piece recounts Edward VIII's abdication crisis over his intended marriage to Mrs. Wallis Simpson, detailing prior refusals, royal expectations, parliamentary provisions for a future queen, and the personal loneliness he faced before choosing to renounce the throne.
The world saw a clash between duty and love as King Edward chose abdication over renouncing his heart. His decisive choice earned mixed reactions, yet many accepted it as necessary for a king and emperor to fulfill his duties.
A scrambled colonial note from Gowrie and government figures in Sydney expresses loyal greetings to the King and Queen on their coronation. The message, dated Tuesday, includes official signatures from Gowrie, the Governor, and the premier, praising royal plans and national devotion in Australia.
Mr Herman Rogers announced that lawyers expect a legal decision today changing Mrs Wallis Warfield surname to Warfield and ending use of Simpson. He said the Duke of Windsor will make a wedding date announcement by May 17.
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