The State Visit of the King and Queen of Thailand

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1624A
Date Released
21 Jul 1960
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Bisley Centenary
  2. 2AAA Championships
  3. 3British Grand Prix
  4. 4End of the World!
  5. 5The State Visit of the King and Queen of Thailand

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Visit of the King & Queen of Thailand (Colour). DESCRIPTION: Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip arrived at Victoria Station to welcome King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand. After greetings from the Royal Family and Government and civic leaders, the party left to drive to the Palace. The Sovereign’s Escort of Household Cavalry led the sparkling pageant down the Royal route. SHOTLIST: CU Queen and Duke arrive at station. GV Queen and Duke at station. CU same. MCU train arrives MS. MS Queen and Duke welcome King and Queen of Thailand. GV CU. GV CU Royal guests presented to members of Royal party. GV top shot - same. MS officials and guests. MS royal party leave station. MLS the Queen and King of Thailand get into coach. MS same seated in coach. GV coach and escort leave. GV flags. GV gun salute of welcome MS MLS. GV crowds wait in rain. CU. GV MCU procession. GV crowds. GV procession and Royal coach pass camera. GV procession enters Buckingham Palace. GV flag flying. MS the Queen and King of Thailand get out of coach. CU Queen and King of Thailand with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (talking). CU King of Thailand and Her Majesty. CU Queen of Thailand and Prince Philip - pan to King. MS Royal party go inside palace.
Keywords
Royalty; Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Weather; Foreign relations; Railways; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
London; England
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
80717
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
194
Story extras:

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