Coronation Special 1937 - Reel 5 (1937)

Coronation of King George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) and Queen Elizabeth (Duchess of York, Queen Mother). London. L/S high angled shot of huge procession marching through Piccadilly Circus on their way back to Buckingham Palace. Various shots as Colonial contingents, Burmese contingents and one from each of the Dominions pass by followed by band of Canadian Government. L/S of people on roofs watching. Canadian North West mounted police ride through followed by Royal Horse Artillery and Cavalry of the Line (?). Two people sit on a street sign to get a better look. L/S of Band and Pipes of the Scots Guards and Band of 16th/5th Lancers on horseback followed by Indian Orderly Officers, air force, army, and navy aides, Home Commanders in Chief and Sea Lords etc. A battery from the Royal Horse Artillery rides through followed by the royal navy. M/S as Royal Standard is flown. M/S as Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent emerge from Westminster Abbey and climb in