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1951 SPORT: Head of the River race 1951 started by Princess Elizabeth
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0:57Now PlayingDate: 22nd March 1951
Location: London Mortlake
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London:
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Princess Elizabeth steps onto launch 'Enchantress' to start Head of River races
Crews rowing to start of reverse river race from Mortlake to Putney
Princess Elizabeth being handed starting flag
Rowers away along river
Princess along in boat beside
Various shots of crews rowing
Princess Elizabeth arriving at Putney for the finish
Princess meets Holder of Doggets Coat and Badge
Three crews passing neck and neck under Hammersmith Bridge
Jesus College, Cambridge win race
KEYWORDS: Boat race / Royalty / Queen Elizabeth II / Rowing / Sport / Ships and Boats
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