| THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD The Duke of Connaught performs his annual inspection of | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5451 |
| Catalog #: | 181425 | |
| Clip Number: | 181425-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/48 | |
| Timecode: | 01.04.39 - 01.06.12 | |
| Location: | St. James’ Palace, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London MILITARY: Misc, British ROYALTY: British | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "St. James’s Palace. The Yeoman of the Guard. The stately and soldierly King’s Bodyguard inspected by that ‘grand old soldier’ - 81 year old Duke of Connaught.” St. James’ Palace, London. LS of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught on balcony of Palace. He is talking to a young girl (possibly Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II)). Beefeaters - the Yeomen of the Guard - march out in their traditional costume / uniform. The Duke of Connaught inspect men of the King’s ceremonial bodyguard. The Duke presents a medal to one of the men. Men of the Yeoman of the Guard march off. | |
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