| ROYAL TOUR King George VI presents Colours to South African regiments. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7902 | |
| Catalog #: | 283449 | |
| Clip Number: | 283449-2 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1677 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:00:12 - 01:04:00 | |
| Location: | South Africa | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military 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) | |
| Description: | Presentation of colours to South African regiments. The Reverend J A Gurney consecrates the drums. General views of the ceremony. The King in army officers uniform. LS MS the King followed by Field Marshal Smuts and other officers walking onto the field to make the presentation. MS the King presenting the colours. Each officer kneels on one knee to receive them. LS the King addressing the troops. (nat sound) Queen and Princesses sit behind him on dais. | |
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