The Royal World Tour 1927

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Item title reads: "The Royal World Tour. Duke and Duchess of York leave on their 6 months 34,000 mile empire Tour in H.M.S. Renown."

Portsmouth, Hampshire

M/S group of officials welcome the Duke on board. Brief glimpse of the Duchess, dressed in a light coat and cloche hat. There are...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
26641
Sort Number:
G 1362
Time in/Out:
01:48:14:00 / 01:58:49:00
Canister:
G 1362
Film ID:
664.34
Issue Date:
06/01/1927

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British Pathe captured many extraordinary events on film over its 80 year history but sometimes the cameras were switched on when tragedy struck.
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The Duke of Edinburgh has many talents, but it is his unique way with words that often receives the most attention. 
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