Naval Ceremony at Malta

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1140A
Date Released
12 Apr 1951
Date submitted
10 Apr 1951
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1French President in Canada
  2. 2London Bobbies in Paris
  3. 3Lord Stanley Weds
  4. 4Double Triplets at Zoo
  5. 5Awards for Film Merit
  6. 6HMS Duchess Launched
  7. 7Naval Ceremony at Malta
  8. 8The Budget
  9. *Rugby - France V Wales
  10. *General Ridgeway Takes over the General Macarthur

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Naval Ceremony at Malta (Valletta). DESCRIPTION: An impressive naval ceremony was recently held at Malta. It was Princess Elizabeth’s last important public appearance there before concluding her visit to the island. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Pan of parade ground. Princess Elizabeth inspects naval personnel, accompanied by Duke of Edinburgh & Sir John Edelsten. C-in-C. Princess presents new King’s Colour, received by Lt Stewart of Chequers. Princess & Duke walk towards platform. On platform, Princess takes salute as Naval officers & men march past.
Keywords
Royalty; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Footage sources
Admiralty
Card file number
55292
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
80
Story extras:
Film clip

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