Japan Hails Princess (1961)
Item title reads Japan hails Princess. Princess Alexandra arrives in Tokyo, Japan. M, S of Union Jack and Japanese flags flying side by side at Tokyo airport. Princess Alexandra descends the steps of the aeroplane and is met by Princess Chichibu, widow of the Emperor s younger brother. Various shots as Princess Alexandra meets dignitaries. L, S of the Emperor s palace. The Princess rides through in a parade and waves from her carriage. People wave Japanese flags. Various shots as she arrives at the palace. C, U of a courtier. L, S of imperial duck reserve, M, S as she walks along with Crown Prince Akihito. Princess Chichibu takes photographs of the ducks. Akihito s brother joins them and Princess Alexandra chats to the group. M, S of the reserve. Various shots as they demonstrate how to catch the birds in the nets. The Princess is handed a net and the party, including British Ambassador Sir Oscar Charles Morland, advance. The Princess laughs and chats. Various shots as they walk along and peop
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