Greece Part Of Pathe Front Page (1946)

Title reads: “Athens“. Athens, Greece. L/S of motor launches speeding across Phaleron Bay, Athens. King George II (aka George of the Hellenes), Crown Prince Paul and Princess Frederica (formerly of Hanover) step ashore from a British naval launch. He is returning from exile. The King shakes hands with officials and Cabinet Minister of Tsaldaris Government. He walks past ranks of troops. Various shots of royal party driving along streets in Athens. They are greeted at Cathedral by two women and then Archbishop Damaskinos. Various C/Us of royal supporters outside cathedral. Royal Family stands on balcony to watch march past. Good exterior view of Athens Cathedral. Elevated shot of the march past. Parade includes Greek soldiers - the Evzones - wearing traditional costume; frilly white skirts tunics and bandanna head-dresses. C/U of King George II. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEW