Among all the demonstrations of popular joy and gratitude, none
have been more remarkable than those directed towards the persons of the King and the Royal Family. The demonstrations outside Buckingham Palace, as indeed anywhere when the King appeared, were quite exceptional in their enthusiasm. Much of this has been recorded in the daily papers. There was a demonstration inside the Palace to which less attention has been called, but it was so remarkable that we must say a word about it. When the news of the signing of the armistice reached London the members of the Army Council with one accord agreed that they would like to pay their tribute of devotion to the King, and to express to him not only their congratulations, but their gratitude for the way in which he has worked for the nation during the war.
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