While visiting Australia the first Battalion, the Royal Ulster Rifles came face to face with a Didgeridoo. They were so impressed that they asked if they could have one for the band. ® The Didgeridoo is new, but their silver trumpets...

Forty six men from the First Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers took part in an endurance test. They marched from Osnabruck in Germany to Norton Barracks, at Worcester. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...

Their Majesties, with Princess Margaret, talked with many of those attending the St. George's Day Parade at Windsor Castle. There where representatives of the Scout movement from twenty-nine Commonwealth countries and foreign lands....

The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, open our selection from the programme of this year's Royal Tournament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...

A reception for holders of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, given by former Lord Mayor of London, Sir Frederick Hoare and his wife. The reason for this assembly of gallant men and women was the European premiere in London of...

On Horse Guards Parade, the Guards revive an old custom, the beating of the Tattoo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

At the Empress Hall, Wally Fryer and Violet Barnes win the ""Star"" Professional Dancing Competition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...

For the first time since 1939 the Brigade of Guards wear full dress uniform at the Trooping the Colour Ceremony in honour of the King's official birthday. His Majesty travelled in a landau on the advice of doctors following his recent...

The 1st Battalion, the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders paraded on the lawn before Balmoral Castle, when the Queen accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, presented New Colours to the Battalion. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...

To mark the Queen's official birthday - the greatest military spectacle of the year. After the royal salute, Her Majesty, (followed by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke of Gloucester) proceeded to inspect the eight Guards on parade...

From the new Air Ministry building, where the ashes of the late Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Trenchard had lain in State, the coffin was borne out for the journey to Westminster. The Duke of Edinburgh represented the Queen....

The programme of music and dancing was included in Her Majesty's visit to Edinburgh. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...

Remembrance Sunday in Whitehall, the service was attended by the Queen, Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother and other members of the Royal Family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...

Amman the capital of Jordan has just been holding the local equivalent of a flag day. It was an official campaign to raise funds for the National Guard, which the people subscribe to freely. General Radi Beg Enabi, has succeeded...

At White City, the Mounted Band of the Royal Horse Guards led the Welcome Parade at the opening of the International Horse Show. The Duke of Edinburgh presented Golden Spurs to Colonel Weldon and other members of the Olympic gold medal...

Flying to the Royal Air Force Station at Marham, Her Majesty began her visit with the traditional inspection of the Guard of Honour. The Queen presented a Standard to No 207 Squadron. Accompanied by the Duke, Her Majesty inspected the...

Owing to the illness the King could not take part in the ceremony and his place was taken by Princess Elizabeth. The Colour being trooped this year was that of the Grenadier Guards. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...

The Duke of Gloucester, deputising for His Majesty, met King Haakon of Norway when he arrived at Hay's Wharf in the royal yacht 'Norge'. They returned in the royal barge to Westminster pier, where the King was welcomed by the Queen and...

By rail from Kuala Lumpur, the second battalion, the Scots Guards, went to Singapore to board the Empire Halladale for the voyage to Britain. The battalion, arriving at Liverpool, had some very welcome leave in prospect. Disclaimer:...

A Garden Party in the Bois de Boulogne, attended by the President and the his wife, was one of many celebrations marking the 2,000th birthday of the City of Paris. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...

At Clarence House, Princess Elizabeth was recently at home to a hundred and eighty Scouts and Scouters from Commonwealth and Empire. At Colchester, Princess Margaret attended the Regimental games of the Highland Light Infantry. Prince...

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Salvation Army, a statue of General William Booth has been erected in London's East End. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...

The International Festival of Music and Drama opened at Edinburgh in traditional manner with a service at St. Giles' Cathedral. Many attractive Festival events followed, including the Edinburgh Tattoo and the gathering of the Clans....

Their Majesties arrive at Ballater for their holiday at Balmoral - Holiday crowds at Liverpool and London - The tragic rail accident at Ford, near Arundel - At Fowey, the National Town Criers Championship (organised by the News of the...