Norwegian Princess Married

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1250A
Date Released
22 May 1953
Date Other
May 1953
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Awards for Screen Stars
  2. 2News Briefs: Record Attempt
  3. 3News Briefs: Golf for Charity
  4. 4News Briefs: Moroccan Inspection
  5. 5News Briefs: Italians to Vote
  6. 6Queen Mother’s Flag for Air Squadron
  7. 7Duke of Edinburgh Plays Polo
  8. 8Norwegian Princess Married

Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Norwegian Princess Married. DESCRIPTION: Princess Margaret was greeted by King Haakon of Norway when she arrived for the Royal wedding. The next day the King’s grand-daughter, Princess Ragnhild was married to Mr Erling Lorentzen in the simple but dignified church at Asker, near Oslo. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS Palace. Princess Margaret alights from aircraft greeted by King Haakon, Princess Ragnhild and Mr Erling Lorentzen. Bride and Groom walk across airport together. Princess Margaret and King Haakon in car drive away. Shots of children and grown-ups waving as car departs. Crowds outside Asker Church. Cars arriving for wedding. Bride into church on arm of King Haakon. Bride and Groom at altar. Couple walk down aisle and out of church. Crowds waving etc. Couple drive away in open landau. Guests depart in cars. CU Princess Margaret out of Church with Prince Bertil (PM lovely). Interiors. Shots of Bride and Groom together. Procession and military band through streets. Princess Margaret with King watches military band in court below. Various shots of Margaret and King with other guests on balcony.
Keywords
Royalty; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Vehicles; Aviation; Ceremonies; Marriages; Military
Locations
Oslo
Footage sources
France
Card file number
59069
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
158
Story extras:
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