Monaco’s Heir Christened

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1507A

Date Released

24 Apr 1958

Date submitted

24 May 1958

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Scotland V England
2. 2Monaco’s Heir Christened
3. 3The Great Metropolitan
4. 4P1 Shows Its Paces
5. 5Moss Still Winning
6. 6South Pacific Premiere

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Prince Albert of Monaco Christened. DESCRIPTION: Sunshine on the Palace at Monaco, and most of the population of the Principality were there to welcome Prince Albert, Alexandre, Louis, Pier, on his christening day. He’s heir to the throne of Monaco. Prince Rainier, Princess Grace and the baby’s sister, Princess Caroline, acknowledged the greeting of the people. SHOTLIST: GV Monaco Palace. BS horsemen ride through arch. GV Palace. GV crowd. GV Palace. CU Prince Rainier & Princess Grace with children. MS crowd wave. CU family on balcony. MS champagne handed round. CU couple on balcony. CU crowd toast baby. CU Princess Caroline sips champagne. GV crowd. CU family on balcony.

Keywords

Royalty; Buildings and structures; Food and cooking; Children; Ceremonies; Military; Religion and belief

Locations

Monaco

Footage sources

Germany

Card file number

73503

Credits:

Commentator

Jeffrey K. Shearley

Length of story (in feet)

69

Story extras:

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