Sanctuary for a King

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

2011

Date Released

18 Dec 1967

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Sanctuary for a King
2. 2Santa’s on His Way
3. 3Branches Everywhere
4. 4Carnaby Goes Ahead

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sanctuary for a King. DESCRIPTION: Movietone looks back at the three year reign of King Constantine of Greece, who has fled the country following his unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the regime of the Generals. SHOTLIST: MS King Constantine past in Land Rover inspecting troops. BS ditto. MS tank past during inspection - King Constantine in background. MS the King saluting, pan to tanks passing. MS the wedding of King Constantine to Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark. MS congregation during wedding ceremony. MS King Constantine and Princess Anne-Marie during ceremony. MS crowns held above royal couple’s heads. GV interior church. MCU royal couple in church doorway. MCU royal couple with their 1st child. CU press cameramen. MCU royal couple looking at baby. MLS royal couple with other members of family. MS Prince Paul being christened. MLS Royal couple walking from church. Princess Anne Marie carrying Prince Paul. MS King Constantine walking through streets. MS King Constantine shakes hands with crowds. MS King Constantine walking along streets. MS King Constantine shaking hands with crowds. Also included shots of Queen Frederika.

Keywords

Royalty; Politics and government; Mass media; Vehicles; Ceremonies; Marriages; Exile; Military

Locations

Greece

Footage sources

Library

Card file number

93049A

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

144

Story extras:

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