The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 11, 1936, Page 9

Britain’ HAS BEATEN ODDS THAT WOULD HAVE. LICKED OTHER MEN Had Inferiority Complex, Poor Health, Stuttered, Excell- ed at Nothing SIMPLY DIDN'T ‘REGISTER’ Today Grave Second Son of King George V Has Con- quered All His Bogeys New York, Dec, 11.—()—Britain’s new king, “Bertie,” who likes to knit and can cast an iron plate in a smelting factory, steps into the world spotlight Friday as a perfect example of bulldog grit overcoming terrific obstacles, He had a brooding inferiority- complex. He stuttered. He had wretched health. He couldn't make friends—just couldn’t “warm up.” He excelled at nothing. Nobody noticed him, in a room or a crowd. Shy, he simply didn't “regis- ter.” Even now, at the glittering climax of his “success story,” he gets the Job only because his brother gave it up. Has Dogged Courage But down the years, doomed to understudy his glamorous brother, in his quiet, self-effacing way he per- fected his role with @ dogged cour- age that must command admiration. Today, at the pinnacle, beaten the odds. If ever a man was self-made, the record shows it is Albert Frederick Arthur George “by the grace of god’”—and King Edwara “king of Great Britain, Ireland ana the British dominion: beyond the The story has few dazeling chap- ters. His “prince charming” brother did all the dazzling for the Windsor family. » During the Wor! Albert saw action aboard the bat ip Colling: wood, at the battle of Jutland. After the smoke of battle cleared, all the officer in charge could recall about him was: “Oh, yes, I remembgr— he made cocoa as usual for me and the gun crew.” Studicus But No Scholar’ He was a studious type, but nevet ® scholar; a hard-playing all-around: athlete, but never outstanding. He couldn't make friends. “The greatest compliment ever paid to me,” he once sald, wistfully, “was ® camp boy’s remark that I was ® ‘human being’.” ‘ Hig. stuttering drove him intd~ shell, and it was not until after his marriage, when he was nearly 30 years old, that he could control his affliction sufficiently to make public speeches. Today the tall, grave-mannered second son of George V can look back qn victory over all - these “bogeys. He has trampled the inferiority complex to a point where he is per- fectly at ease, level-gazed, command- ing. He stutters only occasionally, He is by far the most physically fit of the four royal brothers, He has learned to make: friends. By grinding perseverance, he has become an excellent. horseman, 5 crack shot, a strong swimmer, excel- lent tennis player. ‘ Success sary—he 1s + king! YORK’S MARRIAGE CAUSED SOME STIR Was First English Prince in 250 Years to Marry Outside, Royalty London, ‘Dec. 11.—(7)—It’s all for- gotten today, but the Duke of York’s marriage in 1923 caused quite a stir Prince Albert, Duke of York, Brit- ain’s new monarch, shocked the die- hards by marrying a person not of royal blood—the first English prince in 260 years to receive the king’s ‘Dec. 11.—(P)—Onoe reat ti S King Is Perfect E THE BISMARCK ‘TRIBUNE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11,1936 xample of Quiet Birthday Exemplified Simplicity Display Shunned by British Royal Family for 10th Anniversary of Girl Who May Be Queen By MILTON BRONNER London, Dec. 11.—(NEA)—Invitations to a birthday party went out last April, written by hand on blue note-paper, in all the solemn gravity of their 10-year-old author. i Not very many people received them. . The blue note-paper carried the initial “E” under a coronet at the top. One of them was addressed to “Uncle David.” Which was to say that the Princess Elizabeth observed last April 21, at a quiet family party, much as thousands of other chil- dren do, her 10th birthday. And despite the fact that public observation has been discouraged, a great empire watched with deep and sympathetic interest that little birthday party. That was hecause the 10-year-old princess may one day be queen of England. Since her “Uncle David,” whom you know as King Edward VIII, abdicated, Elizabeth’s father, the Duke of York, has become king. And now, if he should die without a son, the erinosas Biizaveth will hecome Queen of England. Display Was Avoided That birthday of the little princess was designed to be as quiet and un- ostentatious as possible, for her moth- er, the former Lady Elizabeth Bowes- Lyon, daughter of the Earl of Strath- more, insisted that her childhood be free and happy as long as possible. So for the birthday, a 10-candle has! cake baked by the royal chef at Wind- sor, @ brief view of the simple pres- ents, and royal thanks as she cut the cake and handed the first slices to- her uncle, who was King of England, ae her grandmother, who is Queen ary. This simplicity at her birthday was quite in line with the equally simple Easter observance she had just com- pleted, when, jlike tens of thousands of American kids, the little princess came to a breakfast table adorned with Easter eggs and simple little gifts. Afterward she went to private Easter services in the Windsor Castle chapel, walking hand-in-hand with her uncle, the king. ' The grownups of the family were still in deep mourning for “grand- father,” the late King George V. Elizabeth and her young sister, Mar- garet Rose, were simply dressed in gray. ee * Must Prepare for Throne But this happy simplicity of child- hood must disappear. Very soon little Elishbeth Alexandra Mary must begin to prepare heraelf for the responsibil- ity that may some day be hers. The death of King George made little change in the educational rou- tirte of the little princess. It consists of the “three R's,” dancing, plano, his- tory, French, German. Despite gossip. that she might be sent to some famous girls’ school, it has been definitely decided that all Princess Elizabeth's training and edu- cation shall be by private tutors. As @ baby, Princess Duchess of Y ing of thi in their first picture princess made when she was about 2/4. of Princess Elizabeth’s Rearing ‘Formal Education Soon to Start; Child ‘ Was Great Favorite of ‘Uncle David,’ Ex-King Elisabeth is shown above with her mother, the together. ... At top, is a charm- Many recall that this was the course | chosen for Queen Victoria when she jlions, was a little girl and destined to the throne, Though only one life stands be- princess tween little Elizabeth and the throne, | Hyde Park just like thousands of oth- her parents have purposely held her jer children, while her younger sister back from participation in great pub- |toddles along with her governess. If ic events. The few exceptions have | she has been when she was a bridesmaid at the wedding of the Dukes of Kent and Gloucester, the jubilee celebration of King George, and his funeral at ‘Windsor Castle. Sees Zoo for: First Time During the celebration of the jubilee in 1935, little Elizabeth saw her first Punch and Judy show, and was taken to the London 200 for the first time, enjoying especially the Of King Edward London, Dec. 11—(@)—Oulatending events of the reign of King Edward VHI. in tabloid: z 1936—Succeeded to the throne on death of: his father, King George V. Jan, 21.—Held first privy council at St. James’ palace, promising “to fol- study and @ young When the family is in is no unusual thing to see gorillas, tor tall. Her golden hair, blue eyes, and features are definitely taking on a close resemblance to Queen Mary. She WALLY EXPECTS 10 GET DIVORCE PAPER WITHOUT TROUBLE | Events in Reign Aware of Any Move to Frus- trate Her Desires faneeas (oe expects to obtain her final divorce March 1—Made a radio broadcast |decree without any complications. to the empire. ‘The American-born fiancee of the ; July—16—Revolver was thrown at| former ruler said she was not aware him as he returned from inspecting} of any move. in England to invalidate : her temporary divorce decree Aldrich Simpson, the inter- rihy oh is be, ig to emphasize her own ginnin| mndon, it taste in dress when allowed and pre- the little /fers tailored clothes. Her favorite riding her bicycle in crowded | shade seems to be yellow. The close comradeship between “Lilybet” and her grandfather, the late King George, now bade fair to; be replaced by growing affection be- miss, Princess Elizabeth is quite un- .Jtween her and “Uncle David,” who spoil:4, for her Scotch mother, ad-° bible Mnidiek ded Ra Ie oir to the old Scotch rules of im-! a : licit obedience, diligence in studies, ‘Though she is an up-to-date ttle jand personal neatness, Edward's Sweetheart Is Not/: Most recent photo of the Princess Elizabeth, above, shows the possible heir to the British crown as she looked on her 10th birthday. At left, an informal photo in a London railroad station when leaving for a trip to Glamis Castle, seat of her mother’s family. EDWARD LOSES AL OF HIS HIGH TITLES London, Dec. 11.—()—Edward loses his high-sounding titles with his throne, He will cease to be Edward VIII, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the dominions beyond the seas king, defender of the faith, Em- peror of India. Henceforth he must be content with some simpler title. If he takes one ‘at all, it probably will be chosen from ‘one of the eight peerages he held as king. He could choose any of his duke- \doms, Cornwall, Lancaster, Normandy or Rothesay. He could even decide on just plain David Windsor, No longer will he be prince and great steward of Scotland. ‘The highest ranks in the empire's fighting services likewise pass to his successor, Edward has been admiral of the \ ‘leet, fleld marshal of the army, mar- shal of the royal airforce. _—————————————————————————— Last Word as King Written in French if arene oe aeee London, Dec. 11.—(#)—The last word of the reign of Edward VIII will be given in Norman French. ‘The bill he will sign to ratify his abdication, like all others since the time of Plantagenets, will use these ancient words to signal royal assent: “Le Roy le Veult.” (The king's desire). His signature will be “Edward R. I.” (Rex Imperator). The title “imperator”, or emperor, based on the possession of India, dates back only s0 far as Queen Victoria. VALERA ATTEMPTING TO SEVER IRELAND'S TIES WITH ENGLAND Introduces Bills to Abolish Certain Offices as Result of Abdication Dublin, Irish Free State, Dec. 11.— (#)—President Eamon de Valera strove in the face of an opposition attack in the dail Friday to take ad- vantage of the abdication of Edward VIII by severing all but one of the free state's remaining ties with Great Britain. Introducing bills for the al of the office of governor gen conduct of free state internal without reference to the king, de Val era told the members he had not con: sulted the other dominions on his ac- tion. “This is a matter which affects ourselves alone,” he said, in para- Phrase of the old Sinn Fein war cry. The dail was crowded with mem- bers and spectators for the special session, called to ratify Edward's ab- dication and the accession of his brother, the former Duke of York. This ratification is included in de Valera’s bill, but the measure would confine the free state's use of the king’s name to foreign affairs, and ition Bulldog (GIRL WHO MAY B Princess Elizabeth Goes London Unaware of Mean: ing of Crisis + London, David's” one-hour recess from lessons for, tle, fair-haired Princeas Elizabeth, The stirring events in Lo brought the 10-year-old daughter the new British king and queen n in line for the throne. Some day she may rule the British empire as Queen Elizabeth I, what counts at the moment is hour's respite from the daily tional chores. A person in close touch royal household disclosed Friday princess’ fair head was bent her books when her mt ain’s new queen, entered hi room and gently told her ant tidings. Not Told Too Much But because it is not good tle girls to know too much, not told she was now @ more ant personage herself as heir sumptive to the throne. “Much of the tenseness of the Dec, fe 5 age i g cil | £ ment was communicated to Princess © Elizabet! said a witness of drama, “for she’s an astute, sharpe witted little girl. “For days she has been questions. Naturally, she was nothing of the true gravity of the events.” The princess and her young sis= g 4 ter, Princess. Margaret Rose, were expected shortly to be taken to the royal lodge, Windsor. 3 Meanwhile, some far-seelng spect= | lators wondered if there might be another royal marriage crisis whem || the time comes to pick a husband for Princess Elizabeth. There's the possibility, of course, would © that the birth of a brother displace the princess as heir pre- sumptive. Otherwise, if Elizabeth is to come queen, her husband, whether she should marry before or after taking the throne, would be prince consort—not king. . In the eyes of conservative Eng- land, the choice of a prince consort for a queen is even more im; is than the choice of a queen for @ king on the theory that a husband has more ability to influence his wife. ‘ Every year will be leap year for Elizabeth since she can follow the example of her wl great-great-grand- mother Victoria and propose to the — man she: chooses, EDWARD STILL KING TO BRIMSH WOMEN Olympic Swimmer Feels That Empire Has Lost Out- standing Monarch (Editor's Note—Miss Millie Hud- son, South African born com- mentator on women's affairs and former Olympic swimmer, has written for the Associated Press her impression of the feelings ef British women toward abdication by King Edward to marry Wallis Simpson.) By MILLIE HUDSON London, Dec. 11.—()—British wom- en of my generation from to the far outposts of the empire have sorrowing hearts. Edward was our prince charming, be was rout Rng ey ee No other king could be so modern, so democratic and yet so royal. land has lost « force that could Taised this old empire to new of achievement—here the ever to feel that Edward, who was the Prince of Wales to us, is anything but a king, no matter what . Of Mrs, Simpson, most of us know very little except gossip. But we know she is Edward's cholce for a wife of all the women in the