Royal Tour: Queen Elizabeth In West Indies
Royal Tour: Queen Elizabeth In West Indies
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip begin a tour of the West Indies with a visit to British Guiana - due to become independent next May. There is tension behind the cheering reception - for the country has been the scene of race riots between East Indians and Negroes. However, nothing mars the start of the Queen's five-week tour. British Guiana Majestic Orinduik Falls of British Guiana, located in the northern part of Amazon Basin of South America. MS - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip visit a soon to be independent colony. High Angle Shot - Throngs turn out and they all wave at Queen Elizabeth and the camera with huge smiles on their faces. CU - Two very enthusiastic people waving at the Queen and her Prince. CUS - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip standing on a balcony of the Capitol Building in British Guiana waving to the people. MS - In the legislative chambers two portraits are uncovered honoring the Queen and Prince. The first portrait is a young Queen Elizabeth II, just a brief shot of Prince Phillip's portrait. MS - An informal reception at the Promenade Gardens, Queen Elizabeth politely stops and chats with some of the residents. MS - Train pulling up at Guiana's train station. MS - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip are standing in the open area of the end car and a young girl presents the Queen with a bouquet of flowers. The train pulls out of the station. Everyone is waving.