The King's Illness

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 October 1951.

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Photo of Mr Clement Davies Mr Clement Davies , Montgomeryshire 12:00, 4 October 1951

May I be associated, on behalf of my colleagues and myself, with what has been said so well by the Prime Minister and by the right hon. Gentleman? In every home not only throughout this country, but in every home throughout the Commonwealth and Empire, there were heavy hearts when we heard of the serious illness of His Majesty the King. In every one of those homes we waited with deep anxiety, and we now express our profound gratitude at the success of the operation and the steady progress His Majesty is making towards recovery.

Their Majesties have year by year attracted to themselves a feeling which is far warmer, as the Prime Minister said, than loyalty. We have for them a deep, sincere and abiding affection. We know that they have dedicated themselves to their people, and we know that they have never spared themselves in their devotion.

In presenting our humble duty, we wish to assure Her Majesty the Queen, Her Majesty Queen Mary, Their Royal Highnesses the Princesses, and all the members of the Royal Family, of our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. There is in these anxious days, as the right hon. Gentleman has just said, a more fervent feeling in our thoughts and hearts as we repeat the words of the National Anthem. Our earnest prayer is: May God preserve the King and restore him in full health to his people.