ONE THOUSAND FAMOUS THINGS 323
King George the Fifth to His Very Dear People
The Broadcast to the Nation by George the Fifth at the close of his Jubilee Day
AT the close of this memorable day I must speak to my people
everywhere, yet how can I express what Is in my heart ?
As I passed this morning through cheering multitudes to and from
St Paul's Cathedral, as I thought there of ail these 25 years have
brought to me and to my country and my Empire, how could I fail
to be most deeply moved ? Words cannot express my thoughts and
feelings. I can only say to you, my very dear people, that the Queen
and I thank you from the depth of our hearts for all the loyalty and
(may I say ?) the love with which this day and always you have
surrounded us. I dedicate myself anew to your service for the years
that ma^Nstill be given to me.
I look back on the past with thankfulness to God. My people
and I have come through great trials and difficulties together. They
are not over. In the midst of this day's rejoicing I grieve to think
of the numbers of my people who are still without work. We owe
to them, and not least to those who are suffering from any form of
disablement, all the sympathy and help that we can give. I hope
that during this Jubilee Year all who can will do their utmost to find
them work and bring them hope.
Other anxieties may be in store, but I am persuaded that with
God's help they may all be overcome, if we meet them with confidence,
courage, and unity. So I look forward to the future with faith
and hope.
It is to the young that the future belongs. I trust that through
the Fund inaugurated by my dear son the Prince of Wales to com-
memorate this year many of them throughout this country may be
helped in body, mind, and character to become useful citizens.
To the children I would like to send a special message. Let me
say this to each of them whom my words may reach: The King is
speaking to YOU, I ask you to remember that in days to come you will
be the citizens of a great Empire. As you grow up always keep this
thought before you ; and when the time comes be ready and proud to give
your country the service of your work, your mind, and your heart*
I have been greatly touched by all the greetings which have come
to me today from my Dominions and Colonies., from India, and from
this Home Country. My heart goes out to all who may be listening
to me now wherever you may be—here at home in town or village,
or in some far-off comer of the Empire, or it may be on the high seas,
Let me end my words to you with those which Queen Victoria used
after her Diamond Jubilee, 38 years ago. No words could more truly
or simply express my own deep feeling now ; From my heart I thanfe
my beloved people. May God bless them.