The Duchess in Singapore

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1218A
Date Released
9 Oct 1952
Date submitted
3 Oct 1952
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duchess of Kent Gets Freedom. DESCRIPTION: The Duchess of Kent, with her son the Duke of Kent, were received in Singapore by the Governor, Mr John Nicoll, and Mr Malcolm MacDonald, South East Asia Commissioner-General. The next day, Her Royal Highness was presented with the Honorary Freedom of the City. The Duchess also visited a new tuberculosis clinic and the Asian Hospital. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. GV airport. Plane arrives, Duchess & Duke alight received by John Nicoll & Malcolm MacDonald. Drive through cheering city. GV outside City Hall, MacDonald in academic robes await Duchess. Receives royal couple. Duchess inspects Guard of Honour. Hands over casket containing freedom. Child hands bouquet to Duchess. Later - Duchess inspects St John’s Ambulance & Red Cross workers, walks through tuberculosis hospital. Walking through the Asian hospital, chats with staff (silent).
Keywords
Royalty; Organisations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Health and medicine; Aviation; Ceremonies; Local government; Military
Locations
Singapore
Footage sources
Central Office of Information
Card file number
57927
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
173
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Duchess in Singapore', British Movietone News Issue No. 1218A, 9 Oct 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18113 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)