Malta Welcomes the King

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/52
Date Released
1 Jul 1943
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
King’s arrival at Valetta Harbour where he is greeted by Lord Gort. The drive through Valetta, and with Lord Gort on the balcony of Valetta Palace. Walking through ruins and being cheered by crowds. In North Africa he is seen in open car with General Montgomery (who is now Sir Bernard Montgomery having been knighted by the King). The King presents VC to a Gurkha officer and inspects men of the 4th Indian Division. In Tripoli he visits Red Cross Hospital and chats to wounded. Meets the Grand Mufti of Tripoli and inspects men of the 8th Army. At a Middle East airfield he knights Air Marshal Linnell. Leaves to cheers from the men.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Ceremonies; War damage; Casualties; Military; Awards and honours
Locations
Malta; Libya; Valletta
Length of story (in feet)
570
Story extras:
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'Malta Welcomes the King', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 43/52, 1 Jul 1943. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100015 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)