<P> Political support for the King was scattered and comprised politicians outside of the mainstream parties such as Churchill, Oswald Mosley, and the Communists . David Lloyd George also supported the King despite disliking Simpson . He was, however, unable to take any active role in the crisis because he was on holiday in Jamaica with his mistress . In early December, rumours circulated that the King's supporters would join together in a "King's Party", led by Churchill . However, there was no concerted effort to form an organised movement and Churchill had no intention of leading one . Nevertheless, the rumours damaged the King and Churchill severely, as members of parliament were horrified at the idea of the King interfering in politics . </P> <P> The letters and diaries of working - class people and ex-servicemen generally demonstrate support for the King, while those from the middle and upper classes tend to express indignation and distaste . The Times, The Morning Post, Daily Herald, and newspapers owned by Lord Kemsley, such as The Daily Telegraph, opposed the marriage . On the other hand, the Express and Mail newspapers, owned by Lord Beaverbrook and Lord Rothermere, respectively, appeared to support a morganatic marriage . The King estimated that the newspapers in favour had a circulation of 12.5 million, and those against had 8.5 million . </P> <P> On 3 December, Edward had a "tense" meeting with Baldwin . Backed by Churchill and Beaverbrook, Edward proposed to broadcast a speech via the BBC . The proposed text invoked the "ancient custom" for a King to "address his public utterances to his people". Edward proposed to remind his listeners: "I am still the same man whose motto was' Ich Dien', I serve ." In the proposed speech, Edward indicated his desire to remain on the throne or to be recalled to it if forced to abdicate, while marrying Simpson morganatically . In one section, Edward proposed to say: </P> <P> Neither Mrs. Simpson nor I have ever sought to insist that she should be queen . All we desired was that our married happiness should carry with it a proper title and dignity for her, befitting my wife . Now that I have at last been able to take you into my confidence, I feel it is best to go away for a while, so that you may reflect calmly and quietly, but without undue delay, on what I have said . </P>

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