State Visit of Italian President

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1510A
Date Released
15 May 1958
Date submitted
16 May 1958
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: State Reception for Italian President. DESCRIPTION: At Victoria Station, London, the Queen and Prince Philip welcomed the President of Italy and his wife. The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary were presented to Signor Gronchi. After other presentations, the Queen and the President walked from the station and presently Signor Gronchi proceeded to the inspection of the Guard of Honour. Now, hosts and guests leave on the drive through the capital, along a crowded Whitehall, the gaily decorated Mall, to Buckingham Palace. Signor Gronchi is the first Italian Head of State to pay a State visit to Britain for thirty four years. He brings the goodwill of his country with him on this three day visit of real importance to both nations. SHOTLIST: CU Queen, Gronchi, Selwyn Lloyd arrive. MS Same. CU Prince Philip and Signora Gronchi. CU Queen Mother. CU Princess Margaret. MS Royal party go up stairs. LS Queen and party on stairs.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Foreign relations; Railways; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
London; Lancaster House
Footage sources
Gaumont British
Card file number
73755
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
204
Story extras:
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'State Visit of Italian President', British Movietone News Issue No. 1510A, 15 May 1958. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22382 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)