The Prince in Delhi

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1547
Date Released
26 Jan 1959
Date submitted
23 Jan 1959
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Duke of Edinburgh in Delhi. DESCRIPTION: There was a very warm welcome for Prince Philip when he arrived at the airport. His Royal Highness was greeted by Mr Nehru, and the heads of Diplomatic Missions. . Then came the garlanding: it’s a way they have in India, to say it with garlands of flowers!. From the airport, Prince Philip drove with Mr Nehru, an occasion for the unofficial greetings from the people of the capital. SHOTLIST: Shot of Comet taxiing. Shot of Duke walking down steps of the plane. Shot of the Duke being greeted by Mr Nehru. Shots of the Duke greeting Heads of the Diplomatic Missions, including the Burmese. Shots of a garland being put over the Duke’s head. Various shots of the Duke and Mr Nehru. Shots of garlands being put over Duke’s head. Shot of Duke driving with Mr Nehru through streets.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Aviation
Locations
India
Card file number
76141
Credits:
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Camera
Pat Mohan
Length of story (in feet)
80
Story extras:
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'The Prince in Delhi', British Movietone News Issue No. 1547, 26 Jan 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/22830 (Accessed 22 Jun 2025)