Gaumont British Ident

SLATE INFORMATION: India's new Viceroy sworn in

INDIA: Durbar Hall:
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GANDI MAHATMA First guest at Mountbatten's house after made last Viceroy of India. Talking in garden and resting hand on Lady Mountbatten's shoulder

LORD and LADY MOUNBATTEN Lord Mountbatten takes the oath of allegiance from Lord Chief Justice Sir patrick Spens. Later, Lord and Lay leave the Durbar Hall. First guest Mahatma Gandhi. Walking along with hand on Ladyd Mountbatten's shoulder

NEW DELHI Mountbatten sworn in as last Viceroy of India at the Durba Hall - takes oath form Sir Patrick Spens -

SIR PATRICK SPENS Gives oath of allegiance to Lord Mountbatten when latter is sworn in as last Viceroy of India at the Durbar Hall, New Delhi

Earl Mountbatten of Burma (Lord Louis Mountbatten), Royalty; Ceremonies - Inauguration; Personalities - Politicians

homage, Gandhi, first guest, first meeting with Gandhi
Background: Lord Montbatton take oath of allegiance and meets with Mahatma Gandhi