The Washington times., 1937-06-02
F FACES THREAT
, OF CUSTER BY
CANTERBURY
Chateau in Gay Mood
As Time Approaches
For Church Rites
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asked or given. l did not con-
suit any ecclesiastical authority.
81 consulted only my own
conscience. l knew that both
the Duke and Mrs. Warfield
strongly desired a religious cere-
mony.
Therefore, I offered my Serv-
ices and my offer was accepted.
II was an entirely voluntary
offer"
Herman L. Rogers, the couples
American spokesman, today read
a communique stating:
"The marriage Of his royal
highness with Mrs. Warfield
will be a civil ceremony accord
ing to the law Of France, and
will take place at 1880 a. m'
June 8, as already announced.
"This will be followed by
a service of the Church Of Eng
land, which will be conducted
by the Rev. r. Anderson JAR
dine. vicar of st. Paul'S, CARING
ton, who is now at the chateau.
The announcement came as a
bombshel after the previous flat
announcement there would be no
church ceremony.
It particularly stunned Euro
pean reporters, who were victims
of a practical joke at nearby
Tours last night, when some
American reporters persuaded DR..
Logan Clendenning. who is visit
ing here, to reverse his collar and
pose as a mysterious rector, who
would perform a church ceremony.
There was great confusion at
the hotel here following the an
nouncement, as photographers fell
hard for the joke, and took many
speed-flash pictures Of the sup
posedly reluctant rector"
If 1t turns out that the Church
of England's attitude has changed
on the question of the dukes mar
riage, friends of the duke will be
quick to recall that Church Of Eng
land officials were instrumental in
forcing his abdication from Brit.
aims throne on the alleged issue
of his intended marriage to Mrs.
Warfield, who has two divorced
husbands still living.
Now, however, should this be
true, the church would be approx
ing this same marriage. It would
mean also q complete reversal of
the Archbishop of Canterbury's or
derS, that the couple should not be
married by a minister Of the
Church of England.
AS q result of the decision to
hold q church ceremony, the
Chateau de Cande is now being
rapidly converted.
Altar Being Erected
An altar is being put into place
and white satin cushions are be-,
ing brought in for those who will
kneel at the wedding service.
The Rev. Jardine arrived at the
chateau this morning.
In view of the sudden develop
ment, plans regarding the wedding
guests have now been entirely
changed. Under the new plans,
there will be no guests at the civil
ceremony-at which the only wit
nesses will be representatives Of
the press.
Guests will attend only the re-
ligiouS ceremony. Likewise, there
will be music only at the religious
ceremony. The earlier civil cere-
mony will be carried out by Mayor
Charles Mercier, of MontS, simply
to comply with French law.
Rogers, as he made the an
nouncement, was in a high state
of excitement. AS required by the
Church of England ceremony, he
will "give away" the bride, Mrs.
Warfield, when she becomes the
Duchess Of Windsor.
Mrs. WarfieId to Obey
Major Edward Dudley Metcalfe
will be best man at the religious
wedding, as well as a witness.
Thirty-three chairs have been
placed in the chateau music room,
where the religious ceremony will
be held.
It was learned the word "obey"
is to be included in the religious
ceremony. although it is optional
in the church wedding service.
The same phrase will be included
in the civil ceremony.
1t was announced at the time Of
the dukes abdication that the
Archbishop of Canterbury had
threatened to remove him from
his position any Church of Eng
land cleric performing a religious
service for the Duke and Mrs.
Warfield