Royal Family Attend London Olympics 1948

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Various nice long shots of the royal box at an Olympic event, with King George VI, his wife Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and other dignitaries, watching the action.

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Cataloguer:
John Greathead
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
101158
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Time in/Out:
10:01:48 / 10:02:32
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Film ID:
201206.159
Issue Date:
1948

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