Opening of Dutch Parliament. The Hague, Holland (The Netherlands).
M/S of the three Princesses, Beatrix, Margriet and Maria Christina riding past in open carriage. High angle shot of the Golden Coach coming along the road. M/S Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in coach....
Opening of Dutch Parliament. The Hague, Holland (The Netherlands).
M/S of the three Princesses, Beatrix, Margriet and Maria Christina riding past in open carriage. High angle shot of the Golden Coach coming along the road. M/S Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in coach. M/S as it draws up in front of Parliament Building. M/S Guards outside. L/S as Queen and Prince walk up steps followed by their daughters. L/S Parliament Building. M/S as the royal family take their seats. M/S Members of Parliament seated. L/S of the Queen making speech. M/S as the Queen announces the wedding of Princess Beatrix and Mr Klaus Von Amsdberg. (natural sound.) M/S Princess Beatrix and Princess Maria Christina listening. M/S as the Queen declares Parliament Open. M/S Prince Bernhard and Princess Margriet listening. Various shots as Parliament rises and gives three cheers.
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