| VIVE LE KING King George V visits the Unknown Warrior's Grave in Paris then returns to London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5314 |
| Catalog #: | 190453 | |
| Clip Number: | 190453-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1185 | |
| Timecode: | 01:21:04 - 01:22:50 | |
| Location: | Paris, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1925 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Memorial INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Paris ROYALTY: British, George V (Duke of York) | |
| Description: | "Vive Le King!" All Paris acclaims His Majesty who made special pilgrimage to Unknown Warrior's Grave. Paris, France. M/S of two soldiers carrying a huge wreath, they lay it down at the grave and King George V and other military men stand behind them. They stand in silence and salute. M/S of crowds walking along. 'Now happily fully restored to health, His Majesty arrives home.' M/S as the royal family wait on the platform as the train draws into the station, Queen Mary steps off first and kisses her family. The King gets off, kisses the girls and shakes hands with the men. L/S as the royal carriages ride up the streets, people cheer on each side. | |
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