Greek Welcome for Princess and Duke

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1123
Date Released
11 Dec 1950
Date submitted
8 Dec 1950
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Lady Mayoress Visits Sick Children’s Toy Scheme
  2. 2To Fight the Rebels
  3. 3Berlin Elections
  4. 4200 Years of Fashion
  5. 5Greek Welcome for Princess and Duke
  6. 6Prime Minister’s American Mission

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Princess Elizabeth Arrives in Greece. DESCRIPTION: Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Athens for a six day unofficial visit to Greece. They are welcomed by King Paul and Queen Frederika. SHOTLIST: KS. Elevated GV rooftops Athens. GV "Surprise" & "Magpie" lying in Phaleron Bay. Launch approaches shore. Royal couple aboard yacht. Steps ashore, greeted by King Paul & Queen Frederika. Presented with bouquet. Inspects naval guard of honour. Walk along jetty to waiting car. Getting into car. Princess is accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh.
Keywords
Royalty
Locations
Athens
Footage sources
Greece
Card file number
54723
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
74
Story extras:
Film clip

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