Queen Arrives In Brussels (1966)

Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. Brussels, Belgium Various shots, pan down from the Place Poelaert to the courtyard where the Horse Guard of Honour awaits the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II. LS A crowd-lined street, empty of traffic, awaiting the Queen’s arrival. Various shots, the Queen arrives and is greeted by the Mayor of Brussels, Julien Cooremans. She gets into an open car and heads off with the Horse Guards through the streets lined with crowds. Her car is followed by another bringing Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and another member of the Royal Party. Various shots in the Grand Place in front of the City Hall. The crowds watch the flag display (possibly guild liveries) and a company dancing the ’Ommegang Pageant’ performed by dancers in medieval attire. Various shots, the Queen lays a wreath in a ceremony at the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier . The Queen and Prince Philip sign the book before driving off in an open car. LS The Royal party on th
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