Hugh Walpole comments on Edward VIII and the British throne

The transcript discusses the King's meeting and the potential objections to it. It highlights the special status of the crown and the controversy surrounding the King's choice to make a twice-divorced woman a queen. The public's reaction, both in England and the Dominions, is one of distress over this decision.

What is the initial stance on the King's meeting?

• There is significant objection.

• There is no question of any objection.

• It is widely celebrated.

• It is ignored by the public.

What makes the crown a unique entity?

• It is a symbol of democracy.

• It is something rather special of its own.

• It is a symbol of power.

• It is a symbol of wealth.

What is the King's controversial decision?

• To change the national anthem.

• To declare war.

• To make someone who has been divorced twice a queen.

• To abdicate the throne.

How might people in England and the Dominions feel about the King's decision?

• They would be greatly distressed.

• They would be indifferent.

• They would be supportive.

• They would be unaware.

What is the potential impact of the King's decision on the public?

• It would cause widespread celebration.

• It would cause distress among millions.

• It would lead to political stability.

• It would have no impact.