Malaya’s Ruler Installed

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1650

Date Released

16 Jan 1961

Date submitted

16 Jan 1961

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Malaya’s Ruler Installed. DESCRIPTION: The Ruler, Tuanku Syed Putra, formerly the Raja of Perlis, received a royal salute from the Police Guard of Honour when he arrived for his installation. Already in the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Hall, important people from all parts of the Federation of Malaya had assembled, when Their Majesties entered in stately procession. The proclamation was read by the Prime Minister, Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Then, the Grand Chamberlain presented the golden Kris of State, symbol of power and authority, to the new ruler, the third Sovereign of the Federation, since it became independent. SHOTLIST: Key scene. MS car draws up outside building. GV Royal salute. MCU Yang Di-Pertuan Agong arrives. LS guard of honour. MS Yang Di Pertuan Agong salutes. GV inspection. GV interior VIPs in Tuanku Abdul Rahman Hall. MS another GV another MLS distinguished guests. MS same MS same MS judges. MCU guests CU another. MS umbrella bearers. CU same. GV procession enters. MLS the Ruler walks to throne. MCU bearers. MS Ruler sits on throne. Prime Minister reads. GV same MS audience rise. MS installation ceremony. CU same CU same Yang Di Pertuan Agong takes sword. MS bearers. MS Ruler kisses sword.

Keywords

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

Locations

Malaya

Footage sources

Central Office of Information

Card file number

81797

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

185

Story extras:

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