The Queen at Stirling Castle

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1323A
Date Released
14 Oct 1954
Date submitted
9 Oct 1954
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Queen at Stirling Castle. DESCRIPTION: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were on parade at Stirling Castle to receive Her Majesty the Queen. The occasion marked the centenary celebrations of the Battle of Balaclava. Her Majesty later returned to London, where crowds gathered to welcome her back. SHOTLIST: LS view out from Stirling Castle. Queen arrives and is greeted by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Shots inspecting the Highlanders. MCU Queen. LS of the regiment parade. Back shot of the Queen reviewing the parade. CU regiments marching. Lord John Erskine presents the keys to the Queen. Euston Station - LS Euston Station. Queen in car with Princess Margaret, Princess Anne and Prince Charles.
Keywords
Royalty; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Scotland; Stirling Castle
Footage sources
British Paramount
Card file number
62021
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
93
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Queen at Stirling Castle', British Movietone News Issue No. 1323A, 14 Oct 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19596 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)