| CHEERS ... ALL THE WAY Prince of Wales opens the Northern Ireland Parliament at | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5478 |
| Catalog #: | 51437 | |
| Clip Number: | 51437-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 32/93 | |
| Timecode: | 01:09:31 - 01:12:30 | |
| Location: | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: State, Opening Of Parliament CROWDS: Misc. LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Northern Ireland, Ulster, Belfast ROYALTY: British, Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor, Prince of Wales) | |
| Description: | "Belfast. Cheers ... all the way - greet the Prince of Wales, paying his first visit to 'Loyal Ulster' to open the Parliament of Northern Ireland." Belfast, Northern Ireland. Crowds cheer cars driving up the long straight road to Stormont Castle, just outside Belfast. The Royal car pulls up in an open area. The loud cheering still continues. Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) gets out of the car. He is dressed in his military uniform, including a sword. The honor guard of soldiers comes to present arms. High angle shot of ranks of troops and a large crowd. The National Anthem ("God Save the King") is played, and sung with great gusto. The Prince inspects the honor guard. Spontaneous cheering keeps breaking out. High angle shot as the Prince walks up the steps to the Parliament building. High angle shots of the crowd outside the building listening to the Prince's speech, which is played to them. Exterior views of Stormont. The crowds are still gathered outside. More shots of the crowds. Shots of various parts of the exterior of the building, including statue of Britannia. The Prince comes down the steps to yet more cheers. | |
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