British Military Band plays in concert at Windsor Great Park, England, to entertain wounded soldiers in World War I. Caption says many titled ladies waited on the wounded guests.
United States President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy Reagan, visits the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II welcomes them at Windsor Castle (Windsor SL4 1NJ, United Kingdom). President Reagan, Queen Elizabeth II and their spouses Nancy Reagan and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, watch the Queen’s Guards marching. President Reagan and Queen Elizabeth ride horses early the next morning. View of the Palace of Westminster (London SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom) as seen from across the Thames River. President Reagan gives a speech to both houses of parliament in London, the first American to ever do so. In his speech, he challenges the Soviets to allow him to address them in a television broadcast in exchange for the same in America.
Military units, Officials, and other mourners march in funeral procession for King Edward VII, in Windsor, England. The courtège emerges from Windsor's Central Station. A draped carriage with crown on top is seen in midst of the procession. Sidewalks are lined with spectators along Park Street.
The wedding of Hon. Anne Wigram, daughter of Clive Wigram (1st Baron Wigram) to Mr. John Lesley Harvey at Windsor castle in Saint George's Chapel, Windsor, England. Motorcars driven towards castle in heavy snowstorm. View of Windsor castle covered with snow. People, holding umbrellas, go towards the castle to attend the wedding. A Scottish piper leads the way. View of the wedding table with service set up. View of the wedding presents for Ms. Wigram inside Windsor Castle, including a diamond and sapphire brooch from King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. A brooch from Queen Mary of Teck, mother of King George VI. Guests wait for a glimpse of the bride. Anne Wigram with her husband, John Lesley Harvey. The bride smiles.
A large crowd honors Frederik IX of Denmark at Windsor in England. King Frederick of Denmark receives the highest order in Britain's chivalry. King Frederick is installed as knight of the Garter. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Britain's royal family at reception in Guildhall (71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, United Kingdom), London. Lord Louis Mountbatten, Princess Margaret, and Princess Elizabeth are seen entering the event. Herbert Morrison is seen. Princess Elizabeth is seen talking to King George VI. Other officials are present to honor the King of Denmark.
Narrative about British Crown and relation to far flung nations of British Commonwealth, illustrated with animated maps. British steelworker and family walking to church. Views of exteriors of Protestant Church of England, Roman Catholic, and Jewish houses of worship. (The Anglican Church shown is The Parish Church of St. Andrew's, Kingsbury, on Old Church Lane, London. The Catholic church shown is the Catholic Church of St Mary & St Andrew, Dollis Hill Parish, London. The Jewish synagogue shown is the Gladstone Park and Neasden Synagogue, on Clifford Way in Neasden, in the London Borough of Brent). Victoria railroad train station, with Londoners using public transport to weekend holiday activities. Scenes along highway: thatched cottages; Windsor Castle; Eton College, with students, some in top hats; farmland. City scenes in England: patrons drink tea at restaurant or cafe; U.S. soldier talking with British Police officer (Bobbie); English merchant helping U.S. sailor, takes half crown from silver coins in his extended hand. U.S. Airmen watching orientation film about Britain. U.S. Airmen demonstrating behavior that may surprise Britons, such as sitting with feet up on table; chewing gum; reading comic books. U.S. military servicemen talking with British servicemen.
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