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Film showing higlights of King Albert's reign during World War I and immediately thereafter.
Opening slate states "Entire World Shocked by King Albert's death in fall from mountain." (He died February 17, 1934.) Ensuing film highlights scenes from his leadership of Belgium in World War 1. He is seen reviewing troops in formation with fixed bayonets on their rifles. Then he salutes as they march in review. The next scene shows Belgian troops in formation at the railway station in Adinkerque, Belgium. They are presenting arms and saluting as President Wilson has arrived by train to visit King Albert. Next, Wilson and the king are seen walking along the train platform, as Mrs. Wilson and others follow them. (The date is June 18, 1919. President Wilson was taking a break during the Paris Peace Conference.) The Wilsons are next seen at garden party under tents, socializing with members of the Belgian Royal party. The remainder of the film shows various scenes involving King Albert and his family in public appearances, some apparently hosting foreign officials.
Arrival of President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Wilson at Adinkerque in Belgium during the Paris Peace Conference.
Events during the Paris Peace Conference. View of the railway station at Adinkerque in Belgium. French troops awaits the arrival of United States President Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson gets down from the train at the station. King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium along with other dignitaries welcome President Wilson and his wife. King Albert I and President Wilson along with the party walk past the French troops.