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QUEEN MOTHER ATTENDS TEACHERS' GARDEN PARTY
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was received by Dr Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, on her recent visit to Lambeth Palace. Her Majesty spoke with teachers from the Dominions and America at the Garden Party of the British Committee of...
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DOCTORATE OF MUSIC FOR QUEEN MOTHER
At the Royal College of Music in London, the Queen confers the degree of Honorary Doctor of Music on the Queen Mother. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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QUEEN MOTHER AT DUMFRIES SHOW
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AT THE BALLET
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, with Princess Margaret and her fiancé, Mr Anthony Armstrong-Jones, attend at gala performance at Covent Garden. This was the first time, the Princess and her fiancé appeared together in public, since...
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ROYAL BETROTHAL
When the announcement of the betrothal was made, the reaction everywhere was not only one of surprise, but also of the greatest pleasure, throughout Britain and all over the world. The first official newsreel pictures, taken at Royal...
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ROYAL VISIT TO ROME
Princess Margaret paid a sight-seeing visit to Ostia Antica, the ancient port of Rome, during her stay in Rome. Accompanied by an archaeologist, Her Royal Highness was intent on examining the ruins of Ostia and the fascinating story they...
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75 GLORIOUS YEARS FOR THE QUEEN MOTHER- COLOUR
Born Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 4th August, 1900 - her destiny was to be the Consort of a King. ® She was to serve her country faithfully, at the side of her late husband King George VI, through the dark years of the Second World War....
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THE GARTER CEREMONY - COLOUR
Two new members of the Order join the procession of Garter Knights at Windsor, they are the Duke of Grafton and Sir Harold Wilson. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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TROOPING THE COLOUR - COLOUR
The old custom of trooping a regimental flag or colour, was in order that the troops might recognise it on the field of battle. Today it is purely a ceremonial act to mark the official birthday of the Sovereign. ® ® HM Queen Elizabeth...
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QUEEN MOTHER OPENS AVON CANAL
The Queen Mother reopens the River Avon between Stratford and Evesham, linking it with 2000 miles of Inland Waterways. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE DERBY - COLOUR
The 197th Derby Stakes was reputed to be the richest ever and thousands flocked to Epsom Downs to see the Race. ® ® From Movietone's archives we glimpse the first filmed Derby - 1896, when the race was won by the Prince of Wales' horse...
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NINEWELLS HOSPITAL OPENED
The new Dundee Teaching Hospital is officially opened by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. On a tour of the hospital she meets patients and staff. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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ROYAL ASCOT- COLOUR
The Colour and the bustle of the Royal Ascot Meeting and Gold Cup Day starts with a peaceful demonstration by the Stable Lads. In the big race it's the favourite Sagaro first past the post to give Lester Piggott his seventh Gold Cup win....
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LONG LENGTH OF: QUEEN MOTHER PRESENTS QUEEN'S COLOUR
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ORDER OF THE GARTER CEREMONY- COLOUR
Windsor Castle and the 500 year old St. George's Chapel are the settings for the Thanksgiving Service of the Order of the Garter. Her Majesty the Queen walks in procession with Knights of the Order escorted by her Consort the Duke of...
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QUEEN MOTHER'S 70th BIRTHDAY
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother celebrates her seventieth birthday at her home, Clarence House in London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THEIR MAJESTIES AT ARP POSTS
The King and Queen see the Air Raid Precautions that have been made. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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His Majesty Opens Empire Exhibition
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Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth get engaged
Prince Philip and Princess make first public appearance at a garden party after their engagement is announced, they shake hands with the public Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth get engaged on July 11, 1947 in London (Footage by...
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Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth wedding
Westminster Abbey Choir singing / CU of the marriage certificate / Elizabeth and Philip marching down the wedding aisle / congregation of wedding guests march down the aisle / In attendance are the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester,...