Story about President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia arriving in Holland and meeting the Dutch Royal Family.
VS. Arrival at Amsterdam Airport of President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia. He is greeted by Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard of Holland and a Guard of Honour.
MS. The Queen and President riding in open coach through streets. VS. President Bourguiba laying wreath at National Memorial in Dam-square opposite the Royal Palace. With him is Dutch Prime Minister Mr. Cals and the Mayor of Amsterdam Mr. Van Hall.
GV. Shot of Amsterdam canal and pan up to University of Leiden. VS. President Bourguiba looking around University. He looks at some ancient books and writings of the Arabic Institute. The President is accompanied by Princess Margriet of Holland.
VS. The President again with the Princess in a small craft on a tour of Rotterdam Harbour. He waves at Dutch carrier, 'Karel Doorman'. (FG.)
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