| THE ROYAL TOUR OF WESTERN CANADA The King and Queen continue Royal Tour of Canada, they visit Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6400 | |
| Catalog #: | 97810 | |
| Clip Number: | 97810-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 39/47 | |
| Timecode: | 01:13:37 - 01:17:29 | |
| Location: | Canada | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits, Royal Tour LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Canada, Alberta, Calgary LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Mountains, Canadian Rocky ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) | |
| Description: | THE ROYAL TOUR OF WESTERN CANADA Canada L/S's of King George VI (Duke of York / Prince Albert) in Calgary being greeted by Native Americans of the Blackfoot Tribe. M/S's of the King and Queen Elizabeth (Duchess of York / Queen Mother) walking with Canadian Mounties as an escort. L/S's and M/S of the King and Queen relaxing on a balcony at Banff, high in the Rocky Mountains, they are seen chatting to the Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Good L/S of the spectacular snow covered mountains. L/S of the King and Queen being driven through the streets of Vancouver to loud cheers from the huge crowds. MS young Japanese girls in kimonos waving British flags. Group shots of the royal couple standing with several dignitaries. Good M/S of the King and Queen on board the steamer the 'Princess Margaret'; they head towards Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. They are escorted by several warships of the Royal Canadian Navy. Several shots of the King and Queen on walking through crowds in Victoria. L/S of the King in Beaconhill Park presenting Colours to the Royal Canadian Navy. Good M/S of the King saluting as members of Navy march past. LS King and Queen driving away through cheering crowd. | |
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