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and to discharge my duties as king
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without the help and support of the woman I love.
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This decision has been made less difficult to me
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by the sure knowledge that my brother,
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with his long training in the public affairs of this country...
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...will be able to take my place without interruption
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or injury to the life and progress of the empire.
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And he has one matchless blessing,
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enjoyed by so many of you,
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and not bestowed on me...
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...A happy home with his wife and children.
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Ever since I was Prince of Wales,