The Royal Maundy is Given to Aged Poor

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
202
Date Released
17 Apr 1933
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Royal Maundy Money Distributed. DESCRIPTION: Distribution of the King’s Bounty is held according to ancient tradition at Westminster Abbey. SHOTLIST: Princess Marie Louise is present at distribution of the King’s bounty at Westminster Abbey. CU of case of Maundy money. Shot of Beef Eaters coming down carrying the money (these are Yeoman of the Guard, not Beef Eaters). Princess Marie Louise leaving, shaking hands with Bishop. Enters car. Press take photographs in foreground. Close shot of interviews speaking to old folk with the money. CU of old lady. Close shot of group of old ladies.
Keywords
Royalty; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Customs and traditions; Ceremonies; Older people; Social welfare; Military; Religion and belief
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
2342
Length of story (in feet)
92
Story extras:
Film clip

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'The Royal Maundy is Given to Aged Poor', British Movietone News Issue No. 202, 17 Apr 1933. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/4154 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)