| THE KING ABDICATES various archive shots of members of Royal Family involved. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6324 |
| Catalog #: | 506611 | |
| Clip Number: | 506611-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 36/100 | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:46 - 01:24:45 | |
| Location: | London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1936 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gossip / Scandal LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London PERSONALITIES: Baldwin, Stanley ROYALTY: British, Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor, Prince of Wales) 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) ROYALTY: British, Queen Mary | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 182719 The King Abdicates London. Abdication of King Edward VIII (Prince of Wales, Duke of Windsor), his brother Duke of York (Prince Albert) becomes the new sovereign - King George VI. Various shots of Edward inspecting troops. Panning shot of Westminster Palace. "King Edward VIII arrives at St. James' Palace". L/S of St. James' Palace, the Royal Standard flag flied at half mast. Various shots of cars passing crowds on The Mall - passengers inside hide their faces. Various shots of Duke and Duchess of York (Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) on official visit with Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II). Looks like they are visiting some sort of exhibition? M/S of Queen Mary in a garden with row of toddlers. M/S of Duke of York on board a ship, he wears Navy officer's uniform. | |
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