Duke And Duchess Of Gloucester Visit Ethiopia (1958)

Asmara Airport, Hargeisa, Ethiopia. Arrival scenes at Asmara airport, Duke greeted by His Excellency Bitwoded Andaragachau Masai, Her Imperial Highness Princess Tenagne Woro, His Excellency Dedjasmatch Asfaha Woldemikael and other officials. Duke enters car and drives off. Princess Aida Desta. Scenes at the British Military cemetery, Duke accompanied by Brigadier General Abye Abebe. Duke lays wreath on cross. Duke signs Visitor’s Book. Shots of cacti plants. Selassie Avenue. More scenes at British cemetery at Asmara. Scenes of “Dibaltig“ massed horsemen racing to welcome the Duke. CU’s. Duke and Duchess and party. airport building. Sheiks going away after ceremony. Arrival of Duke at Hargeisa. Guard of Honour. Crowd shots. Duke takes salute, inspects Guard of Honour. Crowd shots. Duke opens new airport building. Duke meets ’s. Duke and party leave after ceremony. Lav. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCU