| THE PRINCE OF WALES OWN Prince Henry presides at the presentation of new colours in York. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5370 |
| Catalog #: | 190552 | |
| Clip Number: | 190552-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1424 | |
| Timecode: | 01:37:34 - 01:39:50 | |
| Location: | York, Yorkshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1927 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Yorkshire ROYALTY: British, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester | |
| Description: | The Prince of Wales' own - 1st battalion of the West Yorkshire regiment receive new colours from Prince Henry. York, Yorkshire M/S of an army officer carrying colours, as he walks toward waiting standard bearers, who salute him with swords. Ranks of soldiers with rifles are assembled behind them. The standard bearers put the colours in their belt holsters. They march slowly with toes pointed in a slow march followed by other soldiers. A priest stands in the parade ground and blesses the standards and drums. M/S Prince Henry in uniform taking the salute from ranks of marching soldiers. They all turn their heads, eyes right. | |
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