HC Deb 24 March 1953 vol 513 c64W
45. Mr. Driberg

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the changes now agreed in the form of the Coronation Oath.

1937 The Prime Minister

I am circulating below copies of the first part of the Coronation Oath as taken by King George VI in 1937 and as to be taken by The Queen on 2nd June next. The remainder of the Oath is unchanged.

First part of Oath as taken inWill you solemnly promise and swear to govern the Peoples of Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Union of South Africa, of your Possessions and the other Territories to any of them belonging or pertaining, and of Your Empire of India, according to their respective laws and customs?

First part of the Oath as to be taken by The Queen Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the Peoples of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon, and of your Possessions and the other Territories to any of them belonging or pertaining, according to their respective laws and customs?

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