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The State Visit of the Shah of Iran

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1561A
Date Released
7 May 1959
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Cup Goes Home
  2. 2A Gallant Loser
  3. 3The Kentucky Derby
  4. 4Silverstone Racing
  5. 5The State Visit of the Shah of Iran

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
Her Majesty the Queen, chatting with Princess Margaret, was at Victoria Station just before the special train from Gatwick came in. Then, the Queen welcomed His Imperial Majesty the Shah of Iran and Princess Margaret, Princess Alexandra, the Prime Minister, Mr Butler, Lord Privy Seal and the Foreign Secretary were presented. After this and other presentations, the ceremonies at the station were complete, except for the inspection of the Guard of Honour, mounted by the Grenadier Guards. It was a fine Spring day for the State drive to the Palace, and all the way crowds were out to enjoy the magnificence and the pageantry. Attended by a Sovereign’s Escort of Household Cavalry, the royal carriage was accompanied by the cheering for the Queen, the Shah and Prince Philip.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Railways; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
England
Card file number
77091
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
204
Story extras:

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