State banquet for West German President’s visit

Title

State banquet for West German President’s visit

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

2 Jul 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:39

Description

On the occasion of Britain taking on the Presidency of the EEC and the visit of the new West German President, Richard Von Weizsaker to the UK, the Queen gives an address at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. The President replies in German and refers to the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme (1916) and lessons of history. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Queen Elizabeth II; Richard Von Weizsaker

Keywords

Politics; EEC; UK; International relations; Political leadership; Germany; State visits; Royal family; First World War (1914-1918); Royalty; Europe; Wars (events); Germany FR; Modern history; First Battle of the Somme (1916)

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