Duchess Of Kent Renames A Cruiser (1939)

Full titles read: “DUCHESS OF KENT RENAMES A CRUISER“ L/S of the Duchess of Kent (Princess Marina of Greece) climbing out of a car and being greeted by naval officials as she arrives in Portsmouth. L/S’s of the Duchess walking on board the HMS ’Amphian’ which she to rename the HMAS ’Perth’ for the Australian Royal Navy. L/S of the High Commissioner for Australia Mr SM Bruce inviting the Duchess to rename the ship. The Duchess stands up, gives a short speech and then pulls a cord which sees a flag of the old name being replaced by that of the ’Perth’. The Duchess is presented with a commemorative silver plate. L/S of the warship. FILM ID:1013.3 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies