King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) showing Eleanor destroyed buildings in London.
Coronation of King George VI King George VI was crowned King of England in colorful, traditional rites and was cheered to the echo as he rode through the streets of London after his coronation. He posed for formal pictures along with his his family, including a little girl -- the future Queen Elizabeth II. Beautiful scenes of gilded carriage. CU of idle crowd, policemen barricade. Carriage entering palace. Indian soldiers, wearing medals. King and Queen walk onto balcony, wearing crowns. Royal family posing for a formal portrait. King and Queen wearing royal attire, with daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Queen mother Mary. King and Queen seated on thrones, holding sceptre and orb?
100 To 9 Shot Wins English Derby Galcador, a rank outsider, romps home over a big field, as the royal family watches with the rest of Britain s race fans. The Royal family get out of their chauffeured limo. Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth ll, Queen Mary and King George VI all looking happy and excited to be at the races.
Dull in imagery and contrast All Britain mourns the passing of the Queen who embodied in herself all the qualities of her rank and title. She leaves an England, which she had bound to herself by bonds of affection as she bridged the gap between the golden era of empire ravaged by two wars. CUS - Queen Mary. CUS - Queen Mary and King George in a horse drawn carriage. MCUS - Queen Mary's four sons and her daughter Mary. MCUS - Statue of King George the V. MCUS - Queen Mary and her son Edward, prince of Whales. MCUS - Queen Mary and King George the VI. MCUS - King George VI, Princess Elizabeth with baby son, prince Charles and Queen Mary. CUS -Queen Mary holding prince Charles. MCUS - Queen Mary.
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Britain's New King pays first official viit to Ireland. A Young queen mum visits Ireland with her new King, King George VI
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery King George VI, joins 400 boys for a day at summer camp
LSs military cannon salute. MSs royalty talking w/ the Roosevelts. MSs FDR and King George getting into open car, talking, driving away. MS Eleanor and Liz in separate car.
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast King George VI and Queen Elizabeth take part in ancient pageantry as they inaugurate a maritime museum at greenwich. The King reviews several detachments from the royal navy during the ceremonies. Princess Elizabeth attends, with Queen Mary.
Crowds of royals from other countries in front of Westminster abbey. Arch Bishop of Canterbury arrives. Officials from the commonwealth arrive. Parade of guards on horseback lead in the members of the royal family. Spectators line the street. King & Queen leave Buckingham palace in the royal coach. NIce MS of the carriage.
Inside Westminster Abbey the cotonation begins. Arch Bishop holds crown above George VI and places it on his head. More ritual & ceremony in the abbey. Pomp & pagentry. Procession leaving the abbey. In the streets of London, the procvession moves back to Buckingham Palace. Royal carriage leaving the abbey. Crowd cheers. Carriage reaches Hyde Park. Royal family waves to crowd from the balacony at the palace.
Royal Family King George VI was preparing for his Coronation ... and in his family portrait was a future Queen...Elizabeth. The King takes home movies of his girls (Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth). Family feeding ducks. Scenic view of ducks and pond. Queen Elizabeth I petting family dog.
Steam engine train rolling along railroad track lined with telephone poles. Train rolling past camera. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I (Queen Mother) exiting train and being greeted by U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull during their first visit to the United States. Pan of the royals walking with Cordell Hull. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I shaking hands with dignitaries. Elevated view of procession in the nation's capitol. Motorcade moving along the street. King George VI chatting with president Franklin Roosevelt as they ride in procession. Queen Elizabeth waving from her car in the motorcade. Young girl in sun hat sucking her thumb. Young girl on her father's shoulders watching the procession. King George VI and FDR waving to the crowd from their convertible. Traveling shot past military brass band and saluting police officers. Queen Elizabeth riding in convertible car with Eleanor Roosevelt.
TLS British royalty exiting train. TLS Queen Mother and George meeting First Lady ELEANOR ROOSEVELT and President FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT; note that FDR is standing here, using a cane and the sturdy arm of a uniformed naval officer for support. MS/CUs royalty greeting American dignitaries.
England: Cute MS Prince EDWARD of England (future Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII Duke of Windsor) dressed in uniform holding a riffle while playing soldier w/ brother ALBERT (future King George VI) and sister MARY.
Houses of Parliament. Elevated procession during the coronation of King George VI. Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret during the ceremony. The royal crown is placed on King George VI's head. King George VI standing from throne. Massive crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace. The British Royal Family on balcony to greet their countrymen, a young Princess Elizabeth waves to the people.
