Full title reads: "TROOPING THE COLOUR - on Horse Guards Parade".
London.
Several shots of the crowded London streets. Coach carrying Queen Elizabeth (former Duchess of York, later Queen Mother), Queen Mary and Princesses Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) leaving Buckingham palace and moves slowly through the crowded streets - crowds cheering. King George VI leaving Buckingham Palace on horseback, escort behind him. King riding slowly to Horse Guards Parade, Crowds cheering. Troops lined up on Horse Guards Parade. Queen Mary, Queen and Princesses watching the ceremony from the balcony. King on horseback inspecting the troops. King returns to saluting base. Top shots - troops lined up, Colour changing hands. Several shots of Colours being trooped down the line of guards. Several shots, some top shots, of the troops marching past the King. King salutes. Various shots of the King leading march past through the streets back to Buckingham Palace. Crowds cheering - packed streets. King stops at the gate of the Palace and salutes. Troops marching past the King. Queen and rest of the Royal family watching from balcony. Troops marching past the King.
FILM ID:923.01
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