Iconic British pop band “The Beatles” is awarded the MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire). Crowds of teenage fans stand outside the Buckingham Palace in London. Shrieking fangirls jumping, trying to get a glimpse of their idols as police held them back. The Beatles arrive at the palace in John Lennon’s Rolls-Royce. The pop group is invested with the 'Most Excellent Order' of the British Empire for their economic contribution to the United Kingdom. It was the first time that the MBE was bestowed upon "pop stars". The Beatles- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison- hold their medals. Audience cheers and waves. Cameramen take photographs. Some fans run after John Lennon’s Rolls-Royce as it drives away outside the Buckingham Palace.
Boating race 'Rowing Classic' held at Thames River, London. Cambridge and Oxford Crew compete with each other. A huge crowd gathered to watch the boat race. Several people carry banners. The boat race underway. Several other boats in water. Cambridge Eight wins the race. They lead ll the way. The winners come on land with their boat.
Wimbledon Championship in London, England. At the Women's final Maria Bueno from Brazil defeats a South African to win the women's singles title. Maria being presented a trophy. Neil Fraser wins the Men's singles after defeating Rod Laver, a fellow Australian. Fraser being presented the Wimbledon Cup.
Go-kart racing in Lakenheath, England. Flag flying atop a flag pole on the ground. A sign board reads: 'RAF Station Lakenheath, Danger Troops Crossing'. American and British servicemen racing go-karts in the parking area. People watching the race.
Following the death of King George VI the night before, ceremonies are held in London proclaiming the accession of Princess Elizabeth to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. People gather in a large number on a street in London. A royal carriage passes on the street. Cavalry moves along with the carriage. Buildings along the sides of the street. People standing behind roped off area. Officials come outside the at the Royal Exchange in London and stand on the steps of the building. One of the officials speaks on behalf of the Lords Spiritual, the Lords Temporal, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Aldermen of the City of London and representatives of Commonwealth nations. He reads the formal Proclamation of Accession announcing Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary as Queen Elizabeth II. He then declares "God Save The Queen." People applaud after the announcement and the band plays God Save the Queen.
The House of Commons in London England. Damaged and roofless areas of the building, with standing water on floors. The ruined buildings after the German bombardment in 1941 during World War 2. The debris on the ground. A man standing nearby. View of Big Ben clock tower. Officials gather outside the House of Commons, including Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They step up onto a stage with construction scaffolding nearby. Official on podium with Churchill standing behind.
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