| ROYAL TOUR 1947 Royal Tour of South Africa | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 7907 | |
| Catalog #: | 283446 | |
| Clip Number: | 283446-2 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1698 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:36 - 01:52:49 | |
| Location: | South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Commonwealth of Nations (British Commonwealth) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits, Royal Tour LOCATIONS/AFRICA: South Africa ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Princess Margaret ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth II (Princess Elizabeth) | |
| Description: | Various shots of Table Mountain and the ascent to the top in a cable car. Field Marshal Smuts leads the way over a rocky pathway on top of the mountain - Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother) and King George VI pose with a small group at the summit (she is wearing a great hat). Several shots of the view from cable cars near top of mountain. Woman in headscarf in cable car looks at the view. King and Queen arrive in a car with Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret at dockside (?). They are greeted by officials. Vanguard ship is seen in background. The royals shake hands with several people. Line-up of cavalry. | |
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