Trooping The Colour (1947)

Unused / unissued material - London. Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in the uniform of a colonel of the Grenadier Guards attending the Trooping of the Colour ceremony for the first time. LS Buckingham Palace showing the royal carriage leaving and crowds gathered in front. MS the open brougham containing Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother), Princess Margaret and Duchess of Gloucester. MS Princess Elizabeth riding side saddle, accompanied by Duke of Gloucester leaving the Palace for the Trooping the Colour. MS LS American airmen lined up in the Palace yard, watch the carriage drive past. MS The King takes the salute as Guards march out of the Palace gates. VS of King George VII taking salute with Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Gloucester behind them. CU Princess Elizabeth on horseback. General views of Trooping of the Colour ceremony. Shots outside Buckingham Palace. Cuts from 47/48. Issue dated 16/06/1947. FILM ID:2377.24 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/