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THE DERBY
Again Gordon Richards was on the wrong horse, although riding ""Tudor Minstrel"" the hottest favourite for years; MOVIETONE shows you GREAT 1947 in detail. ® ® The race was won by the French horse ""Pearl Diver"". Disclaimer: British...
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GUARDS HOLD DRUMHEAD SERVICE
Princess Elizabeth recently attended a service of Remembrance which was held in the ruins of the Guards Chapel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ROYAL FAMILY VISIT THE OLD FAMILY
During their stay in Scotland the Royal party visited Crookston Homes in Glasgow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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ROYAL VISIT TO LEICESTER
The King and Queen visited several factories during their time in Leicester, at one Her Majesty was presented with some nylon stockings. ® ® At the De Montfort Hall Their Majesties received the loyal address of the Lord Mayor. The King...
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HIGHLIGHTS OF NATAL'S ROYAL WELCOME
The welcome in Durban was as rousing as elsewhere in South Africa. The Royal Family also visited Zululand where thousands of Zulu warriors took part in the ceremonies. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ROYAL FAMILY AT MOUNTBATTEN WEDDING
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were bridesmaids at the wedding of Patricia Mountbatten to Lord Brabourne. The streets of Romsey were crowded with onlookers trying to catch a glimpse of the various members of the Royal Family who...
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PRINCESS CHRISTENS ""ELIZABETH OF ENGLAND""
At London Airport Princess Elizabeth christened the new flagship of BOAC's long range air fleet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ROYAL VISITORS IN ORANGE FREE STATE
Whilst staying in Bloemfontein the Royal Family flew to the Somerville Estate Reserve. At the King's Park there was a Garden Party and they enjoyed the singing of two thousand children. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PRINCESS OPENS SA GRAVING DOCK
Princess Elizabeth and Margaret enjoyed an early morning ride on Bonza Beach near East London. At East London Princess Elizabeth carried out her first solo engagement when she opened the new 2 million pound Graving Dock. Disclaimer:...
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DURHAM'S ROYAL VISITOR
Princess Elizabeth visits Durham where she laid a foundation stone at St. Mary's College and opened a new wing at Finchale Abbey. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS - GARDEN PARTY
The first garden party of the season was recently held at Buckingham Palace. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS - OAK APPLE DAY
Princess Elizabeth went to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the annual inspection of the pensioners on Oak Apple Day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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KING GEORGE V STATUE UNVEILING
The King unveils a statue of his father close to Westminster Abbey. Queen Mary attended the ceremony and paused by the statue with other members of her family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ROYAL OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
For the first time Princess Elizabeth accompanies her parents at the State Opening of Parliament. The Princess drives in her own carriage on the procession to Westminster. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE ROYAL TOUR OF SCOTLAND
The people of Galashiels welcome the Royal Family. At Perth the Queen receives the Freedom of the City on behalf of the Black Watch. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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THE ROYAL FAMILY - NEW PICTURES
New film studies of the Royal Family allowed because of the interest in Princess Elizabeth's forthcoming wedding. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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""WELCOME HOME""
The People of Britain conscious of the far reaching effect of the long and strenuous South African tour, offer Their Majesties and the Princesses the warmest of welcomes on their safe return. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ROYAL BETROTHAL
Respectfully, British Movietone News offers congratulations to HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on the announcement of their Engagement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ROYAL GOODBYES AT CAPETOWN
As the Royal Tour draws to a close the Royal Family ascend Table Mountain by cable car. Farewells having been said they then received a rousing send off as Vanguard sailed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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RHODESIA'S ROYAL VISITORS
The Royal Tour of Rhodesia included a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes and a look at the Victoria Falls. The Royal Party also crossed the Zambesi River to visit the British Protectorate of Barotseland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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PRINCESSES ENJOY A TRIP ON THE RIVER -
Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose enjoy a trip on the River Thames. The first film taken of them in war time. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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SCOTLAND'S HOMAGE:
The King and Queen's Coronation Visit to Scotland The King and Queen arrive in Edinburgh and drive down the Royal Mile to Holyrood House. ® In Glasgow the King unveils a stone at Bellahouston Park which marks the site for the 1938...
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Their Majesties return to London.
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ROYAL FAMILY RETURNS TO TOWN
Londoners were out in large numbers near King's Cross to welcome the Royal Family back from Sandringham. With Their Majesties were Princess Margaret, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Meanwhile, flying home from Malta in a Viking of the...