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195 x 241 mm. Showing the Queen, Prince Philip and Sir Alexander Hood leaving the Sessions House.

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This film (part one of a two-part film) records the Royal party leaving Buckingham Palace on January 31st 1947 to cheering crowds and boarding a train at Waterloo Station for Portsmouth. It records the Royal party boarding HMS Vanguard, entertainment on deck during the voyage, and their arrival at Cape Town on February 17th 1947.

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245 x 198 mm. Showing Queen Elizabeth II inspecting exhibits at the stand, escorted by Peter Thorneycroft (1909-), President of the Board of Trade 1951-1957, and Wilfrid Arthur Ward (1892-1981), Commissioner for Malaya in the U.K. 1948-1953.

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245 x 198 mm. Showing the Queen inspecting a plate (probably Kelantan silverware) held by W.A. Ward, with Peter Thorneycroft standing in the background.

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Showing the Queen looking at Malayan silverware with the Duke of Edinburgh, Mr and Mrs W.A. Ward and Peter Thorneycroft.

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247 x 190 mm.

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241 x 194 mm. Showing the Queen and Prince Philip leaving Government House in a horse drawn landau.

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241 x 194 mm. Showing the Queen and Prince Philip waving as they leave the Sessions House in a horse drawn landau.

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241 x 194 mm. A photograph taken inside the Assembly House where various dignitaries and officials are gathered. The Queen and Prince Philip are seated at the head of the room with the Governor, Lieut-General Sir Alexander Hood, while two bewigged officials hand the address to the Queen.

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The caption on the reverse of the print reads: 'The arrival: The royal couple alight from British Overseas Airways 'Canopus' and are greeted by his Excellency the Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Alexander Hood. At left are Lady Hood, Miss Rosemary Hood, and Wing-Commander John Fountain; at right, Wing-Commander E. M. Ware'. The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-1'.
Note: the last name in this caption has been scored out, it is unclear by whom.

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On the reverse of this print is the following caption supplied by Bermuda News Bureau: 'The Queen inspecting the guard of honour commanded by Major Brownlow Tucker'.
The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 18'.

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Showing a view of the Queen inspecting the Guard of Honour commanded by Major Browlow Tucker. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 13'.

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Showing the Queen in the Old Town, probably moving towards St. Peter's Church after presentations. The caption 'In the Old town' is handwritten on the reverse of the print, as is the reference 'ER-2'.

Scope and Contents Showing the Queen flanked by Archdeacon John Stow and the Governor, leaving St. Peter's Church. There is a caption on the reverse of the print which reads:'Leaving the square the party walked slowly towards St. Peter's oldest Anglican church in the western hemisphere. The steps of the church were lined by Girl Guides and Brownies. The Queen was greeted by Archdeacon John Stow, rector of St. Peter's, and with him climbed the steps and passed through the portals of the church which...

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Showing a close view of the Queen, with Archdeacon John Stow and the Governor near the bottom of St. Peter's Church steps.

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Showing the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, in a horse-drawn landau, leaving Government house for the Session House. Bermuda News Bureau have added their caption 'Departure for the Session House'. The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 27'.

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Showing the Queen and the Governor ascending the steps of the Session House. There is a caption on the reverse which reads: ' In gay spirits Her Majesty and H. E. the Governor, followed by the remainder of the party, arrive at the Parliament buildings'. The print is also annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-24'.

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Showing the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh leaving the Session House. There is a caption on the reverse of the print which reads: 'The beautiful Queen and her handsome consort photographed as they left the Sessions House by Eddie De Silva of the Mid-Ocean News'.

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Showing a general view looking down from the Session House with the Queen and the Duke about to drive away in the Landau. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER26'.

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Showing a general view looking down from the Session House with the Queen and the Duke about to drive away in the Landau. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-26'.

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Showing the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh driving in the landau past a group of police, a display of flags and numerous photographers. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER-15'.

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240 x 155mm. Showing the Queen and the Governor walking through a street with the landau standing in the background and a large crowd; exact location and stage of tour unknown - possibly Front Street.

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Showing the Queen and the Governor walking from Heyl's Corner to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Albuoy's Point. (N. B. Half an hour's stop at Government House enabled the party to change into less formal clothes). There is a caption on the reverse which reads: 'Arrival at Albuoy's Point', and is annotated with the reference 'ER 28'.

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The caption on the reverse of the print reads: 'the Queen entering the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club with Commodore De Forest Trimingham'. The Governor also accompanies them. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 16'.

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Showing the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh talking to ex-servicemen in the grounds of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The print is annotated on the reverse with the reference 'ER 29''.