May Wedding Roll 2 (1960)

A documentary about the marriage of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones. Continued



C/U of the ornate organ. Prince Philip leads Margaret through the Abbey. Bridesmaids are led by Princess Anne. Various shots of the procession. The choir bow as the royals walk past. The bridegroom is "calm and dignified in the midst of this happy ordeal." Dean of Westminster opens the marriage ceremony. Low angle of the organ. Shots of the choir and congregation. Marriage ceremony intercut with shots of the crowds gathered outside. C/U of old lady dabbing her tearful eyes. Couple receive the blessing of the Archbishop. Members of the Commonwealth in the congregation are seen. Continued.Sir Winston Churchill is seen in the congregation - he looks like he is having a little snooze. The married couple walk down aisle holding hands. We see other members of the royal family following behind - Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. The couple walk through the covered walkway. They climb into the carriage, footmen assist Margaret with her dress train.



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FILM ID:1213.02

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