New British Ambassador To Israel (1949)

Unused / unissued footage - dates and locations may be unknown or unclear. British Ambassador to Israel, Mr Alexander Knox Helm, presents his credentials to President Weizman - Tel Aviv, Israel. M/S of President Weizman’s car, followed by two others, taking Mr Helm to Hairya. Helm gets out of car, stands to attention, then inspects Guard of Honour. Troops present arms. C/U of front of the President’s car showing the President’s ensign Israeli number plate. Helm re-entering car after ceremony. Interior shot as Helm enters Presidential house, walks up to President Weizman, shakes hands and begins reading his credentials. C/U of officials listening. Helm hands credentials to Weizman. The Israeli President, Chaim Weizman, replies and they shake hands again. Weizman and Helm sit together, having refreshment after the ceremony. Waitress brings in food, passing Moshe Sharett, Israeli Foreign Minister. General view of the officials standing about chatting, eating cake and drinking orange juice!