A delegation representing the British Jews presented King Edward in an audience with him today with an address of sympathy over the loss of his father, George V, and a pledge of loyalty to the throne.
King Edward, in a written reply, thanked the Jewish leaders for “your loyal and dutiful address expressing the sympathy of my Jewish subjects in all parts of the empire.”
He voiced gratitude for the “generous appreciation of King George’s high qualities,” for the congratulations on his accession to the throne and for the assurances of loyalty.
The delegation included representatives of the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Anglo-Jewish Association.
The Jewish leaders also sent a message of sympathy to Dowager Queen Mary, receiving in reply a message of appreciation for the tribute to King George.
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