The Irish people, moved by the grief of the English people and the admirable manner in which King Edward VII has eased it by refusing to give in to his illness, have called a truce. A compassionate and well-received message of support was sent by the predominantly Nationalist Grand Jury at Limerick yesterday to the King and Queen. As a result, the question arises whether the King, in lightening the heart of the English people in tense times, has also gained the affection of the Irish.

Worcestershire Chronicle – Saturday 19 July 1902