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1917 King George VI honour troops
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0:56Now PlayingDate: 20th October 1917
Location: Buckingham Palace, LONDON
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Investiture in the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace
ENGLAND: London: Westminster: Buckingham Palace:
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Troops with bayonets fixed on parade in forecourt of Palace.
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LS. Troops salute King George V (side & back views) & the flag is lowered.
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LS. The King & an officer walk to official table set up in the courtyard.
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MV. Officer, called by the aide, steps forward to receive medal presented by the King.
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MV. Ditto to second officer, who shakes hands with the King, then salutes.
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MV. Ditto to third officer.
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MV. Side view the King, standing with one arm behind his back.
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MV. King presents medal to a woman.
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MV. The King presents medal to a young boy , accompanied by his mother.
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SV. The King presents medal to a gentleman (unidentified.)
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MV. King George (with back to camera) salutes the troops.
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MV. The King (side view) talks to rounded soldier in wheelchair.
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King in Buckingham Palace Forecourt
Royalty, Military - Ceremonial, Military - Injured, Ceremonies - Decorations, Buckingham Palace
of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and York, Duke of York, Prince George of Wales
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