The Prince Plays Polo

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1563A
Date Released
21 May 1959
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Prince Plays Polo. DESCRIPTION: At Smith’s Lawn, Windsor, Princess Anne was there, when her father played in the Victoria Cup final. He was number three in the Welsh Guards team, who met (and defeated) the Silver Leys. Princess Anne was tremendously busy, all the time, always ready to help her father with the polo ponies. It was all very much a royal family affair, with Prince Philip receiving the Victoria Cup from Her Majesty the Queen. SHOTLIST: GV game in progress (key). MS Princess Anne watching activity. LS same. Same watches Prince Philip climb into saddle. GV game in progress. MS Queen and party look on. MS Princess Anne watches her father unsaddle. MS Princess Anne carries polo sticks. LS same watches grooming. LS same gives helping hand. MS Prince Philip receives Victoria Cup from Queen.
Keywords
Royalty; Sport; Ceremonies
Locations
England; Windsor
Card file number
77194
Credits:
Camera
David W. Samuelson
Commentator
Jeffrey K. Shearley
Length of story (in feet)
95
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Prince Plays Polo', British Movietone News Issue No. 1563A, 21 May 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/23027 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)