A selection of newsreel shots highlighting the main events in the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Includes the Coronation of George VI; the return of the King from Canada in 1939; childhood scenes of Queen Elizabeth, war-time duty with the ATS; engagement and marriage to Philip Mountbatten; the Royal Canadian tour; departure on projected tour of Australia; return to London on the death of the King; the funeral of George VI; Trooping the Color; Royal Film Performance and the opening of Parliament.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009292
Language
English
Subject categories
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Heads of state
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Visits of state
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
History → George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
History → Great Britain - History - 20th century
History → Monarchy - Great Britain
History → Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
People → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
People → George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952
People → Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)