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1921 King of Belgium visits Lille
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1:17Now PlayingDate: 23rd May 1921
Location: LILLE, FRANCE
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: King of the Belgians at Lille - Received by the French President, His Majesty opens great sports meeting at the Stadium
FRANCE: Lile:
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LV./to GV. King Albert I (1875-1934), M. Alexandre Millerand (1859-1943) & dignitaries entering through gates
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LV. Group walk past Guard of Honour
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LV. King Albert & M. Millerand on platform
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GV & LV.PAN (2 elevated views) Gymnasts performing
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Video Roll Title: : 50ft Issue sheet title: KING OF THE BELGIANS AT LILLE. RECEIVED BY THE FRENCH PRESIDENT, HIS MAJESTY OPENS GREAT SPORTS MEETING AT THE STADIUM.
King of Belgians visits Queen of the Belgians receives a degree at LILLE.
Personalities - Politicians, King Albert I of the Belgians (1909-1934), Royalty, France, Ceremonies - Inauguration
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