HRH the Duke of Connaught Inspects Battalions of Grenadier Guards at Wimbledon

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

972

Date Released

15 Jul 1920

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The King with His Fleet. HM on Royal Yacht, Surrounded by Battleships in Rothesay Bay
2. 2Funeral of Lord Fisher of Kilverstone. 8 Admirals Acted as Pall Bearers. The Procession Leaving St James’ Sq. At Westminster Abbey. Lord Fisher’s Funeral. The Cortege at Thetford.
3. 3HRH the Duke of Connaught Inspects Battalions of Grenadier Guards at Wimbledon
4. 4Who’s Who in the America Cup. Sir Thomas Lipton Smiles Confidently. Shamrock IV. The Skipper, Captain WP Burton with the Navigator, Mr AC Hickman. The Cup Defender ‘Resolute’ Taking a Trial Spin with the ‘Vanitie’.

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 4

Summary

Duke of Connaught inspecting battalion. (Guards are wearing khaki - not ceremonial dress). Duke of Connaught decorating officer. Battalion in distance (cheering).

Keywords

Royalty; Fashion and costume; Military; Awards and honours

Library number GR

3981

Length of story (in feet)

94

Story extras:

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