Trooping the King’s Colour

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

105

Date Released

8 Jun 1931

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1German Chancellor Visits England
2. 2Coloured Canadian Seeks British Title
3. 3Another Record of Kingsford Smith’s Broken by Scott
4. 4Trooping the King’s Colour

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Trooping the Colour. DESCRIPTION: Folomain: Postponed from the King’s Birthday at His Majesty’s wish, the annual ceremony of Trooping the King’s Colour was executed by the Brigade of Guards on the Horse Guards’ Parade, three days later. For the first time since 1928, His Majesty was able to attend in person. SHOTLIST: The King rides on to the Parade Ground. Shot of the balcony with the Royal Family. Taking the salute. King on horseback followed by sons rides and inspects the troops. Guards marching past. Scenes of colour presentation. Shots of the guards slow marching. Close shot of the King on horseback. Close shot of the guards marching. CU King taking the salute.

Keywords

Royalty; Ceremonies; Military

Card file number

1240

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