Duchess Of Kent’s 1st Public Engagement (1961)

London. LS. Sign above shop “ Sale of War Disabled Men’s Work“, tilt down to shop. LS. & MS. Rolls Royce glides up and stops. Princess Marina and Duchess of Kent leave the car and are welcomed by General Sir Ronald Scobie before making their way into exhibition. Various shots as Princess and Duchess tour the exhibition. MS. & CU. An artist at work closely watched by Duchess. MS. Princess tries out leg rest of wicker work. Various shots of the Princess and Duchess as they tour the exhibition, they chat freely with the pensioners. LS. & MS. As they leave and drive off in Rolls Royce. Various shots of the soft toy animals on shelves. MS. Women showing hand knitted jumper. MS. & CU. Artist at work on floral design. MS. & CU. Man making artificial poppies. MS. & CU. Man mending watches and clocks. MS. & CU. Woman showing woven mat. CU. Toy in woman’s hand. (Orig Neg) Date found in the old record - 08/11/1961. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’