| HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES Prince Edward presents new colours to Duke of Cornwall’s | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5452 |
| Catalog #: | 178116 | |
| Clip Number: | 178116-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/56 | |
| Timecode: | 01.15.33 - 01.18.24 | |
| Location: | Aldershot, Hampshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Hampshire, Aldershot ROYALTY: British, Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor, Prince of Wales) | |
| Description: | “Aldershot. HRH The Prince of Wales - as Colonel In Chief - presents new Colours to the 2nd Batt. of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry.” Aldershot, Hampshire. Troops stand on large parade ground at Aldershot Barracks. Flags are marched across parade ground. Flags are escorted by troops as they are marched. More marching scenes. Priest blesses new flags and drums (Regimental Colours). Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) marches forwards and present new flags to standard bearers. Troops of the 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry march across parade ground. They give three cheers for the Prince. | |
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