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  • Short Summary

    Prince of Wales hold state levee on behalf of the King, London.

  • Description

    St James Palace, London.

    Full titles read: "ON BEHALF OF THE KING - HRH [H.R.H.] PRINCE OF WALES - with full state ceremonial - holds brilliant Levee."

    L/S's of the Household Cavalry leading Royal procession out through the main gates of Buckingham Palace. L/S of Royal carriage. L/S's of large crowds of people rushing across road in an attempt to get a view of the Prince (King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor). Several shots of the procession passing by. L/S's of three senior looking military officials in very regal uniform, with plumes of feathers sticking out from the top of their hats. L/S's of several Grenadier Guards followed by four elderly gentlemen (could be peers ?).

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    788.19
    Media URN:
    36481
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    09/05/1929
    Sound:
    Silent
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:02:02:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:26:20:00 / 01:28:22:00
    Canister:
    G 1605

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