Saturday, October 24, 1914

Cloudy

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #189Time not recorded
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He [the King] is a good deal agitated about Louis of Battenberg's position . . . (Most secret) . . . The plan I have long been urging is about to come off. . . . a detachment of sea planes will fly straight for Cuxhaven . . .

The PM describes his audience with the King regarding Prince Louis of Battenberg and reveals a secret naval plan involving seaplanes.

Mentioned:McKenna • King George V • Prince Louis of Battenberg • Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein • Duke of Coburg • Winston Churchill • Jellicoe • Gwynne

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration3/10
Political Unburdening8/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

Prince Louis of BattenbergKing George VSecret naval operation (Cuxhaven raid)Anti-submarine measuresMorning Post editor
H.H. Asquith
Godalmingⓘ
HIS DAYAudience with King at Buckingham Palace. motoring to Munstead.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ

Official Register

1914-10-24

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The session of the United States Congress closes. The importation of sugar into the United Kingdom is prohibited,. Rebel Boer forces under General Maritz are defeated.

Cabinet Council

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Parliament

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