The Royal Tour Of India - Reel 2 (1961)

NEW REEL Following material is similar to newsreel story ’Grandeur of India’ in issue 61/10 on Pathe Master tape *PM1708* - Film ID . Time codes (01:22:30 - 01:26:15). Queen arrives to Ramlila (sp?) Grounds to address masses of people from the specially built rostrum. Queen and Duke were presented with garlands, flowers and presents. Queen addresses the massed cheering crowds. Queen driving to Taj Mahal in an open car - cheering crowd along the road. Queen and Duke visiting Taj Mahal. Various great shots of Taj Mahal and its details. Various shots of the Queen and Duke admiring. Taj Mahal. Queen and Duke have to wear velvet slippers before entering the shrine. Following material is similar to newsreel story ’From India to Pakistan’ in issue 61/11 on Pathe Master tape *PM1710* - Film ID . Time codes (01:26:16 - 01:30:25). Karachi, Pakistan. Queen and Duke driving in open cars through packed streets of Karachi. President of Pakistan Ayub
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