King Gustav Inspects Troops (1950)

Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden inspects troops at Gardet, Stockholm. Swedish newsreel titles read: ’Kungaparaden pa Gardet - Truppernas trohetslofte.’ (Swedish commentary.) General view of the parade at some kind of huge parade field or army area (looks a bit like a racecourse!). The Royal car arrives and the King and Queen Louise alight and mount dais. M/S of Crown Prince Carl Gustav in car, watching. Older, female members of the Royal party are in mourning dress. Shots of two groups of people (unidentified). L/S of troops on parade. Various shots of the King speaking (natural sound) and officers, troops and officials listening. M/S of group of cameraman filming the event. Back view of the Queen. M/S of Swedish (?) flag flying. Troops and crowds give three cheers. More shots of crowd and parade. M/S of King, Queen and two small children. The King picks up the little boy (Crown Prince?) so he has a better vi
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