Queen Elizabeth II on tour of Austria - colour item.
Various shots of landmarks around city of Vienna. M/S newspaper stall. C/U man reading newspaper with photograph of Queen on the front.
Various shots Queen and Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) stepping of plane at Vienna airport. Austrian president Franz Jonas steps forward to greet the Queen. L/S press photographers. He then introduces the Queen to row of dignitaries, Duke follows. More shots press. L/S royal car leaving airport.
Various L/Ss castle on top of hill. L/S domed roofs. L/S mountains and village. Various shots quaint painted cabins. L/S golf roof on old house in city.
Various shots royal car driving through city, an overeager photographer trying to photograph the Queen is run over by police motorcyclist (he is not hurt). M/S children waving. Various shots Queen and Duke visiting Austrian parliament. Good C/Us of Queen and Duke.
L/S white horses being herded through village. L/S horses entering enclosure. L/S horses in field. Various shots Queen receiving gift of two ponies at Spanish riding school, the ponies buck and the Queen has to step back. Various shots performing horses in an indoor arena. Queen and Duke watches from balcony. More shots horses riding in formations. Various C/Us chandeliers. Various shots Queen (wearing tiara) arriving at gala reception. Various shots crowds on dance floor. Various C/Us Queen and Duke chatting to guests. L/S of Vienna.
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