Church Assembly Inaugurated

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1043

Date Released

30 May 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1News from the USA - Freak Weather
2. 2News from the USA - Largest Flying Boat
3. 3Britain’s Vital China Spot - Hong Kong
4. 4Film Awards for Stars and Producer
5. 5Chelsea Flower Show - Her Majesty’s Visit
6. 6New Colours for Welsh Guards - Presented by His Majesty
7. *Church Assembly Inaugurated

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Summary

In Edinburgh, the Duke of Gloucester opens the inauguration proceedings by reading the King’s letter. The Guard of Honour was provided by the Scots Guards in full ceremonial dress.

Researcher Comments

No film available at Movietone.

Local distribution only

For Scotland only

Keywords

Royalty; Ceremonies; Military; Religion and belief

Locations

St Giles Cathedral

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

114

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