Sanctuary for a King

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
2011
Date Released
18 Dec 1967
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Sanctuary for a King. DESCRIPTION: Movietone looks back at the three year reign of King Constantine of Greece, who has fled the country following his unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the regime of the Generals. SHOTLIST: MS King Constantine past in Land Rover inspecting troops. BS ditto. MS tank past during inspection - King Constantine in background. MS the King saluting, pan to tanks passing. MS the wedding of King Constantine to Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark. MS congregation during wedding ceremony. MS King Constantine and Princess Anne-Marie during ceremony. MS crowns held above royal couple’s heads. GV interior church. MCU royal couple in church doorway. MCU royal couple with their 1st child. CU press cameramen. MCU royal couple looking at baby. MLS royal couple with other members of family. MS Prince Paul being christened. MLS Royal couple walking from church. Princess Anne Marie carrying Prince Paul. MS King Constantine walking through streets. MS King Constantine shakes hands with crowds. MS King Constantine walking along streets. MS King Constantine shaking hands with crowds. Also included shots of Queen Frederika.
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Mass media; Vehicles; Ceremonies; Marriages; Exile; Military
Locations
Greece
Footage sources
Library
Card file number
93049A
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
144
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Sanctuary for a King', British Movietone News Issue No. 2011, 18 Dec 1967. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/27166 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)