1936
Handkerchief, souvenir
White silk square with ~2” red border; whie center filled by King of England’s farewell address, coat of arms at the top. “Farewell At long last I am able to say a few words of my own. I have never wanted to withhold anything but until now it has not been constitutionally possible for me to speak. A few hours ago I discharged my last duty as King and Emperor and now that I have been succeeded by my brother, Duke of York, my first words must be to declare my allegiance to him. This I do with all my heart. You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the Empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve. But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do so without the help and support of the woman I love. And I want you to known that the decision I have made has been mine and mine alone. And now, we all have a new King. I wish him and you, his people, happiness and prosperity with all my heart. God bless you all! God save the King! Dec.11, 1936 A King’s Farewell”
Cross list with Accessories - made with the King Edward of England’s farewell speech in 1936 when he chose to marry commoner Wallace Simpson
Provenance:
Child, Mrs. Arthur G., Greewich, CT
Construction Label:
printed
1948T 1936.295
White silk square with ~2” red border; whie center filled by King of England’s farewell address, coat of arms at the top. “Farewell At long last I am able to say a few words of my own. I have never wanted to withhold anything but until now it has not been constitutionally possible for me to speak. A few hours ago I discharged my last duty as King and Emperor and now that I have been succeeded by my brother, Duke of York, my first words must be to declare my allegiance to him. This I do with all my heart. You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the Empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve. But you must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as King as I would wish to do so without the help and support of the woman I love. And I want you to known that the decision I have made has been mine and mine alone. And now, we all have a new King. I wish him and you, his people, happiness and prosperity with all my heart. God bless you all! God save the King! Dec.11, 1936 A King’s Farewell”
Cross list with Accessories - made with the King Edward of England’s farewell speech in 1936 when he chose to marry commoner Wallace Simpson
Provenance:
Child, Mrs. Arthur G., Greewich, CT
Construction Label:
printed
1948T 1936.295