France - The Duke’s Visit

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1308
Date Released
28 Jun 1954
Date Other
Jun 1954
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 7
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke in France and Germany. DESCRIPTION: During his visit to Paris, the Duke of Edinburgh went to the Elysee Palace to meet President Coty. His Royal Highness also saw a demonstration at SHAPE Headquarters. A garden party was held at the Palace of Fontainebleau, to mark the Duke’s visit. The Duke flew on to Luneburg in Germany, where he visited the 1st Battalion the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Duke of Edinburgh with President Coty and British Ambassador in garden of Elysee Palace. Slip pan. Duke inspecting planes. Slip pan. Planes inspection at SHAPE. Slip. Garden party. Duke and Chief Marshal Basil Emery walk across lawn. Various people presented to Duke. Fontainebleau Castle. Slip pan. Duke alights from plane, Luneburg. Wear uniform and kilt. Greeted by Lt Colonel Leslie. Duke presented with sword by Major General Wimberley. At Victory Hill the Duke watches a tank demonstration. Mock battle.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Entertainment and leisure; Vehicles; Displays; Aviation; Social events; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
France; Paris; Luneburg
Footage sources
France
Germany
Card file number
61287
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
113
Story extras:
Film clip

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'France - The Duke’s Visit', British Movietone News Issue No. 1308, 28 Jun 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19314 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)