Royal Tour Of West Indies (1958)

Unissued / unused material. Royal Tour of West Indies, Georgetown, British Guiana (Guyana). Arrival of “Britannia“ aircraft at Atkinson Air Field. Princess Margaret leaves the aircraft and is greeted by Governor Sir Patrick Renison. Fanfare of trumpets is sounded. Various shots of crowds, many waving Union Jack flags. Various shots of Princess waving to spectators. Presentations of VIPs - Acting Financial Secretary, his wife and Dr. C. Jagan (leader of People’s Progressive Party, Ministry of Trade and Industry). Shots of Mrs. Jagan (Minister of Labour, Health and Housing). Princess Margaret goes aboard river boat “Cante Pheasant“. Various shots of boat en route to Georgetown. Various shots of Princess Margaret driving in open car to Government House, preceded by mounted police. Various shots of decorated boats. Date on dope sheet is 29/04/1958. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING