of that great Dominion, have invested the Crown, as the vital link between the peoples of the British Commonwealth, with fresh human and simple meaning. In the United States they were the good neighbours of the people of the United States paying a visit, and we have all been deeply moved by the striking demonstrations of friendship and understanding with which they were greeted—a friendship which is none the less real because it is not exclusive, but is one in which every peace-loving nation may share. So we welcome home our King and Queen with pride in their achievements and with gratitude for the service which they have rendered both to their faithful subjects and to the cause of peace and understanding between the peoples of the world.