The Queen in Nigeria

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1391A
Date Released
2 Feb 1956
Date submitted
30 Jan 1956
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Queen Arrives in Nigeria. DESCRIPTION: Thousands of Nigerians had gathered in Lagos to rehearse their welcome for Her Majesty and the Duke. At the airport, a reception committee of Civic Leaders and a Guard of Honour were among the first to see the Argonaut touch down, right on schedule. SHOTLIST: Street scenes, crowds etc. Palm trees SCU. Market scenes. CU Propellor (Airport). Guard of Honour of Nigeria Regiment. Minister of Labour. The Argonaut - Atlanta taxies in. Queen and Duke leave plane (down steps). Greeted by Sir James Robertson and Lady Robertson. Nigeria Regiment - Guard of Honour. CU Nigerian crowds waving. Car drives off Queen and Duke, waving. Municipal boundary. Oba Adele and Queen shake hands. Bouquet presented by 4 year old Foloshade Lawson, daughter of the Chairman of the Council. SCU Queen listening to speech. CU decorations. Long may she reign.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Nigeria
Footage sources
Pathe
Card file number
65810
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
186
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Queen in Nigeria', British Movietone News Issue No. 1391A, 2 Feb 1956. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20703 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)