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1948 The King and Queen attend the opening of Parliament
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2:01Now PlayingDate: 28th October 1948
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Various:
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ARTILLERY King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery firing salute of 41 guns as King opens Parliament. Good shots
GEORGE VI Opens new session of Parliament. Drives in Irish State Coach with the Queen - receives tumultuous greeting
PARLIAMENT King and Queen drive to open Parliament in Irish State coach. Leave Buckingham Palace and receive tumultuous greeting. Escort of Household Cavalry. Good shots of the King's Troops R.A. firing salute of 41 guns
ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY and Royal Artillery King's Troop fires salute of 41 guns in St Jame's Park as the king opens Parliament
St. James' ark. King's troop fires salute of 41 guns as King opens Parliament.
Ceremonies - Miscellaneous; Royalty
legislature, government, lower house, upper house, parliamentary, parade, parades, carriage, royal family
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