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BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
The Cross-Country section of the Badminton Horse Trials took its usual toll of horses and riders. Lucinda Prior-Palmer, this year riding 'Village Gossip', was trying for her fourth win. However, she was beaten into 2nd place by Jane...
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HORSE PLOUGHING
As Patron & President of the Shire Horse Society, HM the Queen attended the Southern Counties Ploughing Contest which was held in Windsor Great Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SYND 3-1-73 GALA OPERA PERFORMANCE TO CELBRATE BRITAIN'S ENTRY INTO THE COMMON MARKET
Various dignitaries, the Queen, Prince Phillip and Prime Minister, Edward Heath, attend a gala opera performance to celbrate Britain's entry into the common market
1) anti EEC demonstrators with flags and placards
2) interior concert...
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Queen Elizabeth II leaves hospital after treatment for stomach bug
AP Entertainment
London - 4 Mar 2013
1. Wide of police in doorway of London's King Edward VII hospital in London
2. Wide of Queen Elizabeth II's Bentley pulling up to hospital, policeman in foreground
3. Mid of the queen leaving...
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PRINCESS OPENS KELVIN HALL EXHIBITION
Princess Elizabeth opens the Industrial Exhibition at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, which is part of the Festival of Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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A MOVIETONE DESPATCH FROM ""VANGUARD""
The Royal Family had to endure bad weather in the early part of their voyage. With the finer weather came the opportunity to try a range of deck activities, the miniature rifle range proving very popular. They also visited ships of the...
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HER MAJESTY ABOARD DURING ""QE'S"" TRIALS
The Queen and Princesses went aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth as she carried out sea trials off the Scottish coast. The Queen took a turn at the helm, whilst Princess Elizabeth timed one of the ship's runs. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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PRINCESS LAUNCHES ""BRITISH PRINCESS""
Princess Elizabeth visited Wearside to launch the 12,000 ton oil tanker. 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 VISIT TO SHREWSBURY
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Royal Show at Shrewsbury, taking great interest in the exhibits of cattle. They were escorted by Mr Tom Williams. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE STATE VISITS STARTS
The Queen and Prince Philip left London Airport at the start of their 10 day State visit to West Germany. Over in Germany troops of the West German army have been busy rehearsing for the big tattoo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE DERBY
Our pictures show all the highlights of the great classic race held on Epsom Downs, this time in colour! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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DEDICATION
The Queen and Prince Philip who came to attend the dedication of the new Chapel at St. Paul's Cathedral, were received by the Dean and Chapter and the Bishop of London. Her Majesty and the Prince, wearing the pink robes of the Most...
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NIXON IN ITALY - MUTE
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AUSTRALIAN WELCOME (In Colour)
At Adelaide, capital of South Australia, it seemed that nearly everyone in the city attended the Garden Party, which took place in the Botanical Gardens. Her Majesty mingled with the 9,000 guests, chatting with quite a number. This was...
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HRH PRINCESS MARGARET
Princess Margaret's personal message, issued from Clarence House, began with these words, ""I should like it to be known that I have decided not to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend"". The announcement followed many months of...
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REVIEW BY THE QUEEN - FOR VALOUR
Three hundred men of supreme valour marched on to Parade in Hyde Park for the Review by the Queen of holders of the Victoria Cross. Since the decoration was instituted a hundred years ago, 1,347 awards have been made. Disclaimer: British...
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RIVER WARRIORS HAIL THE QUEEN
At Port Harcourt in Eastern Nigeria, the Queen and the Duke watched the war canoe Regatta. Later, some thirty miles from Enugu is the Oji River Leper Settlement. At Apapa Wharf at Lagos, a Guard of Honour from HMS 'Magpie'. By unveiling...
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WHITE CITY - THE KING GEORGE V CUP
The Queen and the Duke, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret came to the International Horse Show for the highlights - the King George V Cup Contest, which was won by Herr Thiedemann of Germany on ""Meteor"". Her Majesty also presented...
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Babies are headline news in 1964, with four new Royal arrivals expected. We show pictures of the Queen and her children in 1960, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon with their son Viscount Linley, Princess Alexandra and her husband Angus...
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PHOENIX FROM THE FIRE
The famous 15th century Coventry Cathedral was almost totally destroyed in November 1940, in one of the heaviest raids of the last war. The decision to build a new cathedral was taken, and in 1950, Sir Basil Spence was selected to be the...
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ROYAL ASCOT, 1972
A fashion show, in the setting of the Sport of Kings. The Shah of Iran accompanies the Queen and Royal family to this most colourful event in the racing calendar. ® Ladies Day is Gold Cup Day, and victory for Erimo Hawk ridden by P...
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THE BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS
On the Cross Country Course at the Badminton Horse Trials, Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips were among the many top class competitors. After the Cross Country, Lucinda Prior-Palmer riding 'Killaire' was in first position and after...
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THE QUEEN AT FILM FESTIVAL
The opening of the Italian Film Festival at the Tivoli Theatre was a gala occasion. Her Majesty came with the Duke and Princess Margaret and many stars and producers from Italy had the honour of presentation. Disclaimer: British...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square was the magnet that drew a vast crowd of Londoners, who went to see all they could of those attending the Royal Film Performance. Many well known stars and personalities of the film world assembled...