Duke Visits The President Of India - Gandhi Memorial - Delhi University (1959)

Delhi, India. Various shots of procession arriving, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Indian Premier Pandit Nehru and others making their way onto platform and taking their seats. University of Delhi Vice Chancellor Dr. Rao reading the citation. Duke standing while the citation is read. Indian Vice President giving the degree, Duke taking the degree and sitting down. Duke addressing the convocation (several shots.) Several more shots of the crowd and the Duke addressing them. The Duke laying a wreath on Rajghat “Gandhi Memorial“. Shot of the Duke arriving, taking off shoes, which is essential for entry to the Memorial platform where Gandhi was cremated after his assassination. Duke laying wreath and standing in reverence. Duke coming back after the ceremony. Duke receiving the Honorary Degree. Shot of Delhi University Building (which used to be Viceroy House after Delhi was declared the Capital of India 1911). Sign of Delhi University on the flag banner. Indian President Rajendra Pr