Festival Of Britain - Short Version (1951)

Note: no sound. Shot of St Paul’s Cathedral dome with pan down to show crowds gathered. Man in ceremonial dress walks down the Cathedral steps. C/U of Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth (just seen). Pan across to show Princess Elizabeth, Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Margaret. Prince Philip (?) and friend chat. King George VI in ceremonial dress reads a speech. Beefeater stands by whilst a fanfare is played on bugles. Lord and Lady Mountbatten stand on steps. King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth are driven past in the royal carriage. High angle shot of the royal procession. L/S of Royal Festival Hall and fence with large globes suspended between wires. Crowds watch dignitaries arriving at the opening of the Festival of Britain. C/U of Winston Churchill with many medals on his chest. The royal family arrive. Queen Mary is in a wheelchair. The royals stop to look up at the Skylon. Shot of the Skylon seen from below - tilt up to the top. Various shots of displays. The royal fa