WELCOME TO PRINCESS Princess Alexandra visits Hong Kong.
This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA.	Tape Master:	5849
	Catalog #:	283870
	Clip Number:	283870-1
	Orginal Film:	61/90
	Timecode:	01:07:25 - 01:10:52
	Location:	Hong Kong
	Year Shot:	1961 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	Yes
	Headings:	INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits, Royal Tour LOCATIONS/ASIA: Hong Kong ROYALTY: British, Princess Alexandra ( Hon Mrs Angus Ogilvy ) TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Harbors TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Traditional, Sampans TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Waterfronts
	Description:	"Welcome to Princess". Hong Kong. General view of coastline with water, city and mountains. Various shots of junks, sampans and other boats in harbor. C/U woman cutting fish on deck of junk. More shots junks. L/S showing Hong Kong waterfront: large buildings and Queen's Pier. Various shots lanterns and flags leafing from Queen's Pier (preparations for Princess Alexandra's visit), some are still being erected. Various busy street scenes in Hong Kong, with shots of signs in Chinese. Shot of young boy reading paper at news stand. C/U woman reading English newspaper announcing arrival of Princess. Various shots market street with food stalls. C/U girl carrying baby on her back. C/U banner: "Welcome to Princess Alexandra". L/S BOAC airplane arriving at Kai-Tak airport. Governor Sir Robert Black and Lady Black greet Princess Alexandra (daughter of Dowager Duchess of Kent) from plane. L/S fire brigade boats letting off hoses in harbor. L/S Princess follows Governor down gangplank onto launch. Crowds watch. Launch sails across harbor. M/S junk sailing past waterfront. L/S waterfront and Queen's Pier. C/U sign: "Queen's Pier". Various shots people hurrying down pier to waterfront, including several women in Chinese-style split skirts. Governor's launch approaches. L/S big guns firing salute into harbor. Launch docks and Princess comes ashore with governor, waves to crowds and then inspects Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Various shots Princess waving to crowds from back of convertible car driving through city streets to Government House.

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