The Duke of Connaught wired:
“I much appreciate having been asked to luncheon to-morrow to meet Mr. Hawker and Commander Grieve, and regret that I am unable to do so. With every Englishman I rejoice that these two distinguished airmen have been saved after their splendid endeavour to fly the Atlantic.”
The Lord Mayor of London wrote:
“The City of London is immensely delighted that Hawker and Grieve were saved, and joins in the welcome you are offering them.”
The Duke of Atholl wired:
“Much regret, owing to my being High Commissioner in Scotland representing His Majesty at General Assembly, it is impossible for me to attend the luncheon to Hawker and Grieve. I cannot say how proud we all are in Scotland of their performance, and congratulate them on their safe return.”
From Paris, Mr. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia, wired:
“I greatly regret that Fate denies me the opportunity of paying my tribute to one of Australia’s most noble sons and his estimable navigator.”