Nation Mourns Queen Alexandra (1925)

Title reads: “... “a thousand claims to reverence close in her as Mother Wife and Queen“ (Tennyson - adapted). Nation mourns Queen Alexandra - indefatigable in good works - beloved by all“. A retrospective tribute to Queen Alexandra at time of her death in 1925. Queen Alexandra entering church, accompanied by a lady-in-waiting. She meets the vicar and walks past men who bow. We also see the Queen walking out of church. Intertitle reads: “For many years she personally presented “her“ shamrock to Irish Guards on St. Patrick’s day“. MS Queen Alexandra presenting shamrock to soldier. Intertitle reads: “Never was there such a demonstration of devotion for any Royalty as on her own “Rose Day“.“ Shots of Queen Alexandra riding in open coach in procession on Rose Day, the coach passes crowds cheering, waving; and tossing roses to her (the coach is nearly full of flowers). CU Queen Alexandra leaning over side of coach, chatting to people. Intertitle reads: “She adored all animals ... dogs