Learning on ScreenRoyal Visit to Scotland
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- British Movietone News
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- Summary
- MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Visit to Scotland. DESCRIPTION: Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh receive loyal Scottish welcome. in Edinburgh (550 ft). in Glasgow (270 ft). SHOTLIST: Cut story -(Section 1) KS. CU Coat or Arms over Ascot Golden Gates. Elevated GV looking along Princes Street. CU street decorations. Royal train draws into station. Lord Provost Miller steps forward, Queen & Duke alight from train. Presented with keys of Edinburgh. Lady Miller presents bouquet to Queen. MS Queen & Duke in open carriage leave station & drive through streets. Various shots along Princes Street., crowds cheer, etc. SCU Queen & Duke waving. Arrival at Holyrood House, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders guard of honour. Queen inspects same, also looks at mascot (a pony). Slip-pan. Next day, leave Holyrood House. Elevated GV approaching St Giles Cathedral. Mass pipers in procession. Scotland banner carried by Lord Dundee on horseback. Royal carriage, Queen waves, also Duke wearing uniform of Field Marshal. Arrival at St Giles Cathedral. Queen & Duke in carriage. Queen & Duke enter cathedral. Interior - Procession down aisle. Cut-ins of flags in church. CU Queen & Duke. MS gold plate, etc. on table in cathedral. Dean of the Thistle presents Sword to Queen, Queen presents it to Earl of Home. Dean presents sceptre to Queen, Queen gives same to Earl of Crawford. CU Crown of Scotland. Dean hands crown to Queen, Queen hands same over to Duke of Hamilton. Procession on way out of cathedral. Shows Sword, Sceptre & Crown preceding the Queen & Duke. SCU Queen & Duke walk down steps outside. CU in carriage waving. Elevated shot of carriage escorted by Archers turning away from Cathedral. (SECTION 2) Slip-pan. Elevated GV grounds of Holyrood House, with Arthur’s Seat in background, crowded. Queen chats (silent) with guests who are presented to her. Duke talks with Company of Archers. Queen with Lord Rosebery. . of guests. Queen & Duke in Paisley, crowds cheer. Queen signs visitors book. Drive through crowds. Banner across street at Penilee, Queen, Duke, Lord Rosebery & Sir Alexander King walk along street, crowds cheer. SCU Duke with Sir Alex. Queen enters one of the houses, also leaving house, of the Scottish Veterans, disabled servicemen. Queen greeted in Glasgow by Lord Provost. Crowds surge forward. Queen inspects Guard of Honour, Scots Guards. Queen & Duke presented to leading citizens. Queen & Duke on balcony, crowds below cheering. Crowds during inspection break through the barriers (police) & troops. At Hampden Park. Queen & Duke arrive by car. Watch children perform in centre making the shape of a crown. Queen & Duke drive through cheering crowds before driving out of arena.
- Local distribution only
- Special Reel for Scotland.
- Keywords
- Royalty; War veterans; Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Vehicles; Aristocracy; Economics; Railways; Business and commerce; Horses; Ceremonies; Local government; Animals; Military; Religion and belief; Awards and honours; Exhibitions and shows
- Footage sources
- Pathe
Rota
- Card file number
- 59286
- Credits:
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- Camera
- John Charles Elder
- Commentator
- Lionel James Gamlin
- Length of story (in feet)
- 821
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