Monaco’s Heir Christened

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1507A
Date Released
24 Apr 1958
Date submitted
24 May 1958
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Prince Albert of Monaco Christened. DESCRIPTION: Sunshine on the Palace at Monaco, and most of the population of the Principality were there to welcome Prince Albert, Alexandre, Louis, Pier, on his christening day. He’s heir to the throne of Monaco. Prince Rainier, Princess Grace and the baby’s sister, Princess Caroline, acknowledged the greeting of the people. SHOTLIST: GV Monaco Palace. BS horsemen ride through arch. GV Palace. GV crowd. GV Palace. CU Prince Rainier & Princess Grace with children. MS crowd wave. CU family on balcony. MS champagne handed round. CU couple on balcony. CU crowd toast baby. CU Princess Caroline sips champagne. GV crowd. CU family on balcony.
Keywords
Royalty; Buildings and structures; Food and cooking; Children; Ceremonies; Military; Religion and belief
Locations
Monaco
Footage sources
Germany
Card file number
73503
Credits:
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Length of story (in feet)
69
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Monaco’s Heir Christened', British Movietone News Issue No. 1507A, 24 Apr 1958. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22343 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)