Princess Elizabeth - Royal Diary (1940-1949)

The device of turning the pages of a book is used to introduce each section of the film. May 18th - Tour of Sussex. L/S of crowds in front of a ruined church (?) or church under construction - not recognised by this cataloguer. M/S of Princess Elizabeth walking behind a Bishop and mayor? Top shot of congregation who seem to be standing in the open air. A foundation stone is lowered into place. The Princess makes a speech. L/S of crowds sitting and standing on rocks. Top shot of the Princess accompanied by the mayor and a man in a cloak - they walk along a windy cliff side. The Princess hangs on to her hat. Panning shot of . lifeboat men standing to attention in front of ruins. Close view of their faces. M/S of the Princess talking to one of the men. L/S of crowds surging towards a building. M/S of Princess emerging from a building accompanied by a mayor. She smiles and waves. May 26th - King’s Colour to the . M/S of the Princess in an open topped car waving to crowds. Closer s