Selected originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out-takes, rushes) for story "Investiture of the Prince of Wales" 69/54.
Extra material not used in newsreel story.
M/S blue sports car stopping in front of large country house. Prince Charles (Prince of Wales) and his bodyguard step out of car and enter the house. Various M/Ss Charles sitting in arm chair looking at photograph album. Various C/Us Prince Charles speaking to camera.
Note: we hear Prince speaking about his investiture at beginning of newsreel story but unfortunately the shots are missing. Perhaps some of the out-take shots of Charles speaking would fit the sound? (you'd have to be a lip reading expert to tell!)
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