| Exiled King Constantine's Body Moved to Naples | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6208 |
| Catalog #: | 368353 | |
| Clip Number: | 368353-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON304F | |
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| Location: | Naples; Italy | |
| Year Shot: | 1923 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Royal ROYALTY: Greek | |
| Description: | Funerals. 1923 Death of exiled King of Greece Constantine I; who was forced to resign in 1917; was recalled in 1920 and abdicated in 1922 in favor of his son George II. Constantine's body being moved from Palermo; Sicily where he lived in exile; to Naples; Italy; for public viewing. Man disembarking from ship carrying crown; sailors follow carrying coffin. Coffin lowered on hook. Others in royal family who had gone into exile w/ the King coming off ship. Widow (former Princess Sophie of Germany) & other ladies in full mourning dress; w/ long dark robes; scarves; veils. Procession through streets on the way to the Greek Church; coffin accompanied by many soldiers and mourners. Large funeral wreaths being carried down the street. | |
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