Scenes of destruction in London, England after German Luftwaffe blitzkrieg bombing attack (Blitz) on the city during World War 2. Night time views of bombed buildings and some being consumed by fire. Camera at ground level viewing dramatic scene upward, as it pans from left to right showing buildings in flames and with flaming pieces and sparks raining down. Views of firemen fighting fires using water hoses. Day time views as air raid wardens and civilians dig through the rubble. Scenes of London residents rescuing their chickens. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit British citizens in the streets outside of bombed buildings and talk to Londoners. Queen Elizabeth talks to a group of boys gathered in front of her.
A film titled ' Royal funeral: leaders in tribute to Princess Mary' shows various dignitaries arriving to pay last respects to Princess Mary, aunt of Queen Elizabeth in London in Britain. Queen Elizabeth along with the other members of the royal family arrives at a church for a private service near Leeds. Nearly 2,000 distinguished persons arrive for the memorial service at the Westminster Abbey including Lady Churchill, Lord Mountbatten, Clement Attlee, Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The casket with Princess Mary's body is brought for burial as members of the Royal family and other distinguished persons stand around it. Priests recite prayers before the burial at a 12th century church.
A newsreel titled 'Natives Welcome Royalty' shows, Basotho tribesmen dance with joy as they prepare to welcome the British Royal family in Basutoland, South Africa. Native South African tribe members ride on horse backs in a procession to welcome the King. In a military parade they escort the Rolls Royce Phantom car of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. A large crowd comprising of Basothos gather to welcome the royal family including Princess Elizabeth.
An old lady, Elizabeth Booth (or Elizabeth Boone), celebrates her 101st birthday. She carries a cane and opens the front door of a simple wooden house to come out. She fills her mouth with some chewing tobacco. "eatin' backy"
The official birthday ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom in London, England. Traditional pomp and military pageantry tributes in the ceremony. Queen Elizabeth II rides a horse during the Trooping the Colour. Children in military dress watch the ceremony. Women in the crowd use cameras to take photographs. A slow march past by the Queen's guards. A band plays music. The Queen salutes the troops at The Mall.
King Edward VIII chooses to abdicate the throne of United Kingdom to marry his companion Mrs Wallis Simpson. View of many different newspaper headlines regarding King Edward VIII and his abdication. A view of a photograph of Mrs Wallis Simpson. View of King Edward VIII walking by British military forces in review. Two British police officers in front of the Prime Minister's residence at number 10 Downing Street. Various citizens and a group of girls gathered in front of the residence. Unidentified couple exits a car. In next scene, royal family members exit a car, including King George VI, his wife, Queen Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, Princess Margaret, and Princess Elizabeth. The King and his two daughters shake hands with an official. The royal family processes past a British honor guard. Brief scene of King George VI at an award ceremony on an open field, handing awards to British officers.
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