| A THOUSAND CLAIMS TO REVERENCE The funeral of Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII, is shown along with shots of her work. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5326 |
| Catalog #: | 511470 | |
| Clip Number: | 511470-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1244 | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:19 - 01:38:28 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Royal LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England ROYALTY: British, Queen Alexandra (Princess of Wales, Alexandra of Denmark) | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 191122 "a thousand claims to reverence close in her as mother, wife and Queen." (Tennyson - adapted.) Nation mourns Queen Alexandra - indefatigable in good works beloved by all. M/S of Queen Alexandra under an awning, she shakes hands with a bishop and walks on, she smiles at the camera and people bow to her. M/S as she emerges again. 'For many years she personally presented "Her" shamrock to Irish Guards on St. Patrick's Day.' M/S as she stands next to military officers. M/S as she stands on a platform and gives a shamrock to an officer who salutes. 'Never was there such a demonstration of devotion for any royalty as on "her own rose day." L/S of the carriage riding down the street, people wave from the side as it passes. M/S as it continues around the streets of London, the carriage is full of roses. M/S of her sat in the carriage, she speaks to the people around before it drives off. 'She adored all animals .... dogs in particular.' M/S as she approaches the dogs at a hunt while crowds stand behind. M/S as she pets the dogs, various shots and they wag their tails. M/S of the hounds, she points and discusses them with a lady. 'The last Pathe Gazette portrait taken when Her Majesty graciously came out of retirement at Sandringham to help the London Hospital.' M/S as Queen Alexandra stands by a stall at the fair and throws a ball at a target. M/S as she walks around other parts of the fair with her lady-in-waiting. M/S as she walks down the steps of the hospital on the arm of a man, she greets the nurses and staff at the bottom. | |
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