| TO WESTMINSTER - THE QUEEN State opening of the Parliament | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5967 | |
| Catalog #: | 91911 | |
| Clip Number: | 91911-3 | |
| Orginal Film: | 66/33 | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:51 - 01:54:19 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Royal CEREMONIES: State, Opening Of Parliament GOVERNMENT: Parliament LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London OCCUPATIONS: Politicians / Statesmen ROYALTY: British, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth II (Princess Elizabeth) | |
| Description: | Queen and Prince Philip walking towards and entering the Chamber of the House of Lords from the robing room, fanfare played, house standing. Queen seated at Throne of Great Britain, Prince Philip sitting on his chair. Several shots of the House of Commons with MP's seated. Several shots of the part of ceremony in which the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod knocks on the door of House of Commons after the door have been slammed in front of him - to protect the commons from the Black Rod. Black Rod enters, bows three times in front of Speaker and calls the House to attend the Queen's address at House of Lords. Procession moves, at front are Prime Minster Harold Wilson and Leader of the Opposition Edward Heath. | |
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