Royal Visit to Ethiopia

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1537A
Date Released
20 Nov 1958
Date submitted
18 Nov 1958
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Visit to Ethiopia. DESCRIPTION: The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Addis Ababa and were welcomed by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. After the warm exchange of greetings, the Guard of Honour, mounted by troops of the Imperial Army, was inspected. Soon after their arrival, the Duke and Duchess drove to the Imperial Palace and were received by their host, the Empress, and members of their family and court. The Duke presented a letter from the Queen expressing her admiration for Ethiopia’s progress. The Duke and Duchess were residing at the Jubilee Palace, an impressive building maintained for the use of distinguished visitors to the country. The State programme opened with a reception and banquet, given by the Emperor. The British Ambassador, Mr Geoffrey Furlonge, and his wife were among the many British and Ethiopian guests. SHOTLIST: MS plane in flight. Wipe to GV street junction (pan). TS same. MS policeman. GV theatre. Same. MS steps. MS statue of lion. MS Duke & Duchess of Gloucester greeted by Crown Prince. GV guard. LS MS inspecting guard. GV Imperial Palace. CU lion. MS Duke and Duchess arrive. MS Duke and Duchess meet Emperor. GV Assembly. Same. CU Duke talks to Emperor. Same hands over letter - wipe to - GV Jubilee Palace. GV archway. CU top of arch. CU soldier. CU wrought iron gate. GV inside palace. CU chandelier - tilt to painting. MS window - wipe to GV Assembly in hall. CU British Ambassador & wife. MS VIPs meet Emperor. GV guests. MS man meets Duke & Duchess. MS Emperor. MS Duchess and Emperor. CU same.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Social events; Ceremonies; Police; Animals; Military
Locations
Ethiopia
Footage sources
ITN
Written sources
ITN
Card file number
75526
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
183
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Royal Visit to Ethiopia', British Movietone News Issue No. 1537A, 20 Nov 1958. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22714 (Accessed 18 May 2025)