| THE DUKE OF ROTHESAY The Prince of Wales visits Rothesay in Scotland to receive | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5501 |
| Catalog #: | 178148 | |
| Clip Number: | 178148-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 33/50 | |
| Timecode: | 01:46:55 - 01:50:07 | |
| Location: | Rothesay, Scotland | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland ROYALTY: British, Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor, Prince of Wales) | |
| Description: | GAZETTE “Scotland. The Duke of Rothesay. H.R.H. The Prince of Wales - whose oldest Scottish title it is - receives Freedom of the ancient & famous Burgh.” Scotland. Nice shots of Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) wearing a Scottish hat and kilt with sporran chatting to local dignitaries. The Prince walks with dignitaries along a crowd lined street. Lots of cheering and waving. The Provost makes a speech from a podium bestowing on the Prince the freedom of the Borough of Rothesay. The Prince sits listening. The Prince makes a speech in reply. Shot becomes closer. Pan across crowd to show the ruins of Rothesay Castle. People stand for what sounds like a version of ‘Scotland The Brave’. | |
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