| George V Opens Parliament | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5003 |
| Catalog #: | 364556 | |
| Clip Number: | 364556-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1 A (Y) | |
| Timecode: | 01:13:17 - 01:16:22 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1910 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: State, Opening Of Parliament GOVERNMENT: Constitutional Monarchy, Great Britain, Parliament LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, George V (Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Mary | |
| Description: | Same as catalog # 369146 "King George V Opens his first Parliament. 1910. Scenes from Buckingham Palace Along the Route to the Houses of Parliament." Good close shots of Procession leaving Buckingham: Cavalry Guards riding by with plumed helmets ride down street which is flanked by Guards presenting arms; behind them spectators line the route; in BG bare trees cloudy late autumn day. Guards are followed by two small coaches and escort, each pulled by 4 horses with another leading; these coaches would be carrying other members of the Royal Family. After them comes the Irish State Coach; a glimpse of King George V and Queen Mary as it passes. Various high angle shots of State Coach in procession; escorted by Guards on horseback & on foot, coming through gate; traveling along the Mall; past the Horse Guards; making their way to the Houses of Parliament. Shot from slightly raised position of procession passing as they arrive at Parliament. Then very near shot of the ornate State Coach in which one can glimpse the King and Queen. pulled by four pair of horses; as it rounds corner. | |
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