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1948 Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Paris
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3:20Now PlayingDate: 17th May 1948
Location: Paris, France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Princess Elizabeth in Paris
FRANCE: Paris:
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PHILIP Makes visit to Paris with Elizabeth. Laying wreath on tomb of Unknown Warrior at Arc de Triomphe. Greeted by General Giraud and add signatures in Golden Book. Drive to Palace of Elysees and received by President Auriol. In afternoon opens exhibition of 8 Centuries of British Life in Paris and tours Galleries
PRINCESS ELIZABETH Visit to Paris with Philip. Drive down Champs Elysees. Cheering crowds to Arc de Triomphe. Gen Giraud greets them and Elizabeth and Philip lay wreath on tomb of Unknown Warrior. Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh sign the Golden Book. They then drive in state to Elysee Palace and received by President Auriol. After they drive to Musee Galliera to open exhibition on 8 centuries of British Life in Paris. Princess greeted by Bidault. Speaking fluent French she declares the exhibition open. Then makes tour of Galleries
EXHIBITIONS Exhibition of 8 Centuries of British Life in Paris opened by Princess Elizabeth speaking fluent French
FRANCE Visit of Elizabeth and Philip to Paris.
GIRAUD, General. Greets Elizabeth and Philip at Arc de Triomphe during their visit to Paris.
PARIS Elizabeth and Philip visit Paris. Driving through cheering crowds along Champs Elysees to Arc de Triomphe. Lays wreath on tomb of unknown Warrior. Add signatures to Golden Book. Drive to Elysees Palace. Received by Pres. Auriol and wife. Then in afternoon Princess Elizabeth speaking fluent French declares open an exhibition on 8 Centuries of British Life in Paris. and tours the Galleries
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