| ROYAL TOUR 1947 Royal Tour of South Africa. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7907 | |
| Catalog #: | 283392 | |
| Clip Number: | 283392-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1696 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:26:35 - 01:28:52 | |
| Location: | Rhodesia | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CULTURAL GROUPS: African INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Commonwealth of Nations (British Commonwealth) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits, Royal Tour LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) 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: | ROYAL TOUR 1947 Royal Tour of South Africa. Northern Rhodesia. Shots of boats coming along the Zambesi River, carrying the royal family - King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret. The King inspects troops after landing. Natural sound of drums as we see Barotse tribesmen paddling a boat along the river, carrying King Imwiko of the Barotse tribe of Northern Rhodesia. Shots of the men playing drums on the boat. The King and Queen sit on stiff-backed wooden chairs on a platform watching as King Imwiko approaches, accompanied by drummers (natural sound). More shots of tribesmen paddling boats and canoes. | |
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