17 April 1952

Ref: BGX412190145

RTV

HER MAJESTY DISTRIBUTES MAUNDY MONEY In first engagement since King's funeral Queen Elizabeth goes to Abbey for traditional Eastertide ceremony.


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Reference P20299
Tape 00
Issue 2205
Can
Source REUTERS
Restrictions Restrictions on certain uses may apply, and may vary from those listed. British Paramount stories dated before 1952 without a Tape or Can number will not be readily available.

Time code
Date original Released : 17/04/1952
Duration 80ft
Technical 35mm
ORIG. NEG.
Subset Reuters TV - British Paramount
Location Westminster Abbey, London, England
Sound
Colourbw B/W






Westminster Abbey, London, England: GV Pan Queen Elizabeth & Duke of Edinburgh arrive by car at Abbey. SV Crowd rushing across road to see Royals. SV Queen & Duke walk towards & are greeted by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Rev: Alan Campbell Don, K.C.V.O., D.D. & other Clergyman. SV Royals & Clergymen into Abbey. Angle V Towers of Abbey. Angle V Flag flying on top of spire. SV Royals & Dean of Westminster coming out of Abbey, down steps. CU Queen Elizabeth. SV Queen & Dean of Westminster walking thru Guard of Honour, of Yeomen of the Guard. GV Crowd outside Westminster Abbey. SV Queen climbing into car & Duke follows. SV Crowd around receivers of Maundy Money. CU Pan 3 little girls with posies & Maundy money., Pan up to faces. CU Country money. SCU Pan Alice & Bill Irons, both 82 yrs. old, taking money from purse. CU Mrs. Irons holding money Pan up to head & shoulders.


Royalty; Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain (b. 1926, reigned 1952- ), Westminster Abbey; Ceremonies - Royal






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HAWKINS, READ
London

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