Edinburgh Fetes Princess and Duke

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1880

Date Released

7 Mar 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Shrovetide Festive as Ever
2. 2News in Flashes: Stop Press: US Flyer Killed in Greece
3. 3News in Flashes: Stop Press: Arab Prisoners
4. 4News in Flashes: Stop Press: Red Army Day in Berlin
5. 5News in Flashes: Stop Press: Queen Mary at Ideal Home Exhibition
6. 6Riviera Gay with Spirit of Spring
7. 7Edinburgh Fetes Princess and Duke

Story

Story No. within this Issue

7 / 7

Summary

Scottish capital confers Freedom of City upon Duke of Edinburgh during their Royal Highnesses’ visit. Sub title for Scotland only - extra footage 211 feet Next day Princess Elizabeth receives honorary degree of doctor of laws.

Keywords

Royalty; Education and training; Ceremonies; Local government

Library number

17588

Length of story (in feet)

159

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