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Parents – The wedding of George V’s second son,
the Duke of York, to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923 was
the first royal wedding that was a public event. Three
years later the Duke and Duchess welcomed Princess
Elizabeth.
Catalog ID: 488717 |
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Royal Family 1937 - Stories about the royal
family were very popular in the 1930s. These unique
newsreel outtakes of Princess Elizabeth and her family
show how “play time” could be stage-managed for the
cameras.
Catalog ID: 192851 |
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The War Years – Near the end of World War II,
Princess Elizabeth enlisted in the Auxiliary Territorial
Service (the women’s branch of the British army). In
this clip, the Princess demonstrates her mechanical
prowess.
Catalog ID: 195552 |
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Sisters – Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were
brought up doing everything together. This clip shows
the close bond between the sisters.
Catalog ID: 2261, 71368 |
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Marriage and Family - In November of 1947,
Princess Elizabeth married her third cousin, Prince
Philip of Greece. A year later their first child, Prince
Charles, was born.
Catalog ID: 488718 |
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Coronation - Queen Elizabeth II was officially
crowned on June 2, 1953. This clip is from a longer
color documentary chronicling that important day.
Catalog ID: 516462 |
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Opening Parliament - One of Queen Elizabeth’s
duties as head of state is to officially open
Parliament. The 1958 opening of Parliament marked the
first time that the ceremony was filmed.
Catalog ID: 111860 |
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Royal Visits - Queen Elizabeth II has traveled
all over the world. This state visit to Brazil shows the
Queen meeting officials and enjoying the local culture.
Catalog ID: 23312, 1314 |
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Royal Family 1968 - Interest in the royal family
continued as the Queen’s brood expanded to include four
children. WPA offers numerous archival clips of the
Queen and her children.
Catalog ID: 119244 |
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Royal Hostess - The Queen has entertained heads
of state and other famous citizens. This clip shows her
with President Nixon and the Apollo XI Astronauts.
Catalog ID: 44397 |
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Heir to the Throne - Prince Charles will one day
succeed his mother as ruler of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland. His official investiture as Prince of
Wales was held in 1969 at Caernarfon Castle. At this
time, he assumed the public duties of his office.
Catalog ID: 29077 |
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Trooping of the Colour - The Queen’s official
birthday is celebrated this year on June 17th with the
Trooping of the Colour, a military parade. This clip
from 1974 is one of many clips available of that
ceremony.
Catalog ID: 291192 |
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