Duchess Says Farewell to Her Regiment

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1128

Date Released

15 Jan 1951

Date submitted

11 Jan 1951

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Story No. within this Issue

1 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duchess Says Farewell to Her Regiment. DESCRIPTION: At Shorncliffe, the Duchess of Kent, as Colonel-in-Chief, recently carried out an inspection of the First Battalion, The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment; it was about to leave for Singapore and service in the Far East. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. MS Regiment on parade ground, & colours being lowered. Duchess of Kent alights from car, greeted by CO. Panning SCU Duchess passing camera. Several shots Duchess of Kent inspecting regiment - Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment. Passing along ranks. Also inspecting old comrades of regiment, chats (silent) with one. Duchess of saluting platform, takes salute as regiment marches past, to their own regimental march. Duchess addresses them, also cut-ins of civilians watching. Duchess wishes them safe return etc. etc.

Local distribution only

Not shown in Birmingham or Newcastle.

Keywords

Royalty; War veterans; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Kent; Shorncliffe

Card file number

54861

Credits:

Camera: Alec Tozer
Commentator: Lionel James Gamlin
Camera: Norman Fisher

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