| PROCLAMATION OF THE NEW SOVEREIGN The Garter King of Arms reads the proclamation announcing King Edward VIII's succession to the throne. St. James's Palace, Lon | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6307 |
| Catalog #: | 178169 | |
| Clip Number: | 178169-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 36/7 | |
| Timecode: | 01:44:12 - 01:46:03 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1936 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Royal, Crowning / Coronation LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor, Prince of Wales) | |
| Description: | Same as catalog # 521928 Proclamation of the new Sovereign. Picturesque Ceremonial. St. James's Palace, London. L/S of Guards lined up in courtyard at St. James's Palace whilst other officials stand on the battlements above, M/S of the clock which says 10 o'clock, M/S of crowds watching. M/S as buglers blow a fanfare before Garter King of Arms (in ceremonial dress) reads the proclamation. Various shots as he announces King Edward VIII's succession to the throne as cannons go off. M/S of people watching. They all take their hats off and say "God Save the King", another fanfare is blown. M/S of carriages in a procession. | |
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