Nairobi Greets Queen Mother

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1549A

Date Released

12 Feb 1959

Date submitted

9 Feb 1959

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Nairobi Greets Queen Mother
2. 2Famous Airport to Go?
3. 3For Cheaper Motoring
4. 4The Prince in Pakistan
5. 5Scotland V Wales
6. 6Over the Top

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Nairobi Greets Queen Mother. DESCRIPTION: The Queen Mother arrived at the new airport and was greeted by the Governor, Sir Evelyn Baring and his wife, Lady Mary. The King’s African Rifles provided the Guard of Honour, the first inspection of a tour planned to last three weeksThere was an early engagement at the Kenya Legislative council, and the presentation of members of the Council. The visit was a very popular event and everyone wanted to see the Queen Mother and give her a cheer. SHOTLIST: MS decorated arch. TS crowd. GV building. MS African chief. Another. SCU African policeman. MS BOAC Britannia taxies. MS Queen Mother steps down gangway. MS Queen Mother greeted by Sir Evelyn Baring. MS same. MS Queen Mother inspects King’s African Rifles. LS Queen Mother. LS onlookers. MS Queen Mother meets member of Legislative Council. State drive LS Queen Mother’s car. TS cheering crowds. MS same - car passes camera.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Ceremonies; Police; Military

Card file number

76324

Credits:

Camera

Bristow

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

98

Story extras:

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