Britain's Royal Reception For De Gaulle
Britain's Royal Reception For De Gaulle
Britain's Royal Reception For De Gaulle President DeGaulle of France arrives at Victoria Station by train. French President Charles De Gaulle, in uniform and that hat of his, gets off train, takes off hat, shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (also in uniform). A woman follows De Gaulle (his wife?). De Gaulle shakes hands with Princess Margaret. Prime Minister Macmillan is there, too. MS - The Irish Army with fur hats stand in review and salute President DeGaulle. The Queen and De Gaulle climb into and ride in horse-drawn carriage. MS The streets are lined with cheering Londoners.Woman in crowd aims her camera for photograph. De Gaulle salutes, waves to crowds. CUS - Little girl waving at the Queen. Night. LS - Queen Elizabeth and President walk out on to the balcony and greet a crowd estimated to be over 100,000. De Gaulle waves. CUS - Two young British sailors. MLS - Fireworks and Fireworks in the shape of the Cross of Lorain CUS - Nuns