The Royal Visit to the Channel Islands

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1469
Date Released
29 Jul 1957
Date submitted
25 Jul 1957
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Show Jumping
  2. 2Miss Universe
  3. 3Sky Petrol Pump
  4. 4For Holiday Snaps
  5. 5Cairo Paradise
  6. 6The Royal Visit to the Channel Islands

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Visit to the Channel Islands. DESCRIPTION: Jersey was the first to receive the Royal visitors to the Channel Islands. Admiral Sir Gresham Nicholson (the Lieutenant Governor) and the Bailiff (Sir Alexander Coustanche) received them at Albert Pier. A film record is recalled of liberation day in May 1945. At the Victoria Cottage Homes, old folk had gathered from various homes in Jersey for the honour of presentation. At Springfield, Her Majesty accepted the gift of a Jersey Cow. At Government House, more presents for Prince Charles and Princess Anne, and a typical Jersey milk can, made of silver. SHOTLIST: GV royal barge entering the harbour. LS crowds watching. GV royal barge in the harbour. MS barge arriving at the landing stage. LS crowds on the quay. MS the Queen and Prince Philip leave barge greeted by Governor and Bailiff. MS Queen walking up the gangway. LS Queen inspecting the Guard of Honour. MS VIPs looking on. LS Queen talking to Mr Counter, VC of the British Legion. LS bouquet is presented to the Queen. Panning, the Queen and the Duke drive away. GV Royal party driving through the street. LS cattle show at the Springfield Show Ground. Different angle same. MS the Queen presents the Kings Cup to the owner of the best Animal in the Springfield. Different angle same. LS Jersey cow is presented to the Queen. MS Queen looking at the cow. Close - up of the cow. LS Queen walking around the show. MS Queen and Prince Philip passing in the Land Rover. LS Queen and Prince Philip meeting guests at Government House. Queen speaking to the guests. LS Queen, Philip and guests. Side. Queen is presented with silver Jersey milk can. MS Queen with milk can. LS Victoria Cottage Homes. MS old people. MS Queen and the Duke talking to the elderly people.
Keywords
Royalty; War veterans; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Vehicles; Agriculture; Competitions; Celebrations and festivals; Ceremonies; Older people; Local government; Animal husbandry; Animals; Military
Locations
St Helier; Jersey; Channel Islands
Card file number
71324
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Camera
Phil John Turner
Length of story (in feet)
257
Story extras:
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