State opening of Parliament

The first colored film of the annual ceremonial State Opening of Parliament. The State Drive from Buckingham Palace to Westminster and the assembly of the members of both Houses of Parliament and the heads of foreign missions. The Queen’s speech from the throne, where Her Majesty announces to the assembled Lords and Commons the legislation proposed by Her Ministers for the coming year.

Credits

production company

Associated British-Pathe

Duration

00:09:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1960

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

010214

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Politics and government

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Parliamentary practice

History → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-

History → Monarchy - Great Britain

People → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

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United Kingdom, 1960

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