SPORT: Head of the River race 1951 started by Princess Elizabeth (1951)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Head of the River Races Silver Jubilee started at Mortlake by Princess Elizabeth. Full Description: ENGLAND: London: EXT Princess Elizabeth steps onto launch ’Enchantress’ to start Head of River races Crews rowing to start of reverse river race from Mortlake to Putney Princess Elizabeth being handed starting flag Rowers away along river Princess along in boat beside Various shots of crews rowing Princess Elizabeth arriving at Putney for the finish Princess meets Holder of Doggets Coat and Badge Three crews passing neck and neck under Hammersmith Bridge Jesus College, Cambridge win race KEYWORDS: Boat race / Royalty / Queen Elizabeth II / Rowing / Sport / Ships and Boats Background: Head of the River Races Silver Jubilee started at Mortlake by Princess Elizabeth. FILM ID: VLVAMLIETWNRNG1JBHOZKHFXL6XD To lice