Royal Family At Local Garden Fete (1946)

Unissued / unused material. Sandringham, Norfolk. Various shots of garden party in grounds of King’s house for tenants and their families. Various shots children’s sack race, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) watches with the princesses. Various shots Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret looking at horses. C/U King George VI. Various shots of grounds, showing idyllic rural scene: families picnicking, men drinking pints of beer outside marquee, women drinking lemonade, children having pony rides - looks like traditional country fete. Various shots Royal Family walking down steps from house into garden,we see them chatting with their guests. The King talks to Mr. Brereton, the oldest tenant. Various shots kids watching Punch and Judy show. Date on old record is 19/07/1946. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.