Last of the 'Boy's Camps' which had been held by George for many years.

Sunday 3 September - King George is in London for the announcement of war by Prime Minister Chamberlain. At 6.00 p.m. George makes a broadcast to the Empire. It was suggested that copies of the King's broadcast should sent to every household in Britain. This idea was abandoned partly because of cost, the shortage of paper, and Post Office concern about the workload on its already depleted staff.

Extract to the Nation at War :- "For the second time in the lives of most of us we are at war. Over and over again we have tried to find a peaceful way out of the differences between ourselves and those who are now our enemies. But it has been in vain.....  

.....It is to this high purpose that I now call my people at home and my peoples across the Seas, who will make our cause their own. I ask them to stand calm, firm, and united in this time of trial. The task will be hard. There may be dark days ahead, and war can no longer be confined to the battlefield. But we can only do the right as we see the right, and reverently commit our cause to God. If one and all we keep resolutely faithful to it, ready for whatever service or sacrifice it may demand, then, with God's help, we shall prevail."