Nation Mourns Queen Alexandra (1925)
Title reads: a thousand claims to reverence close in her as Mother Wife and Queen (Tennyson adapted). Nation mourns Queen Alexandra indefatigable in good works beloved by all. A retrospective tribute to Queen Alexandra at time of her death in 1925. Queen Alexandra entering church, accompanied by a ladyinwaiting. She meets the vicar and walks past men who bow. We also see the Queen walking out of church. Intertitle reads: For many years she personally presented her shamrock to Irish Guards on St. Patrick s day. MS Queen Alexandra presenting shamrock to soldier. Intertitle reads: Never was there such a demonstration of devotion for any Royalty as on her own Rose Shots of Queen Alexandra riding in open coach in procession on Rose Day, the coach passes crowds cheering, waving; and tossing roses to her (the coach is nearly full of flowers). CU Queen Alexandra leaning over side of coach, chatting to people. Intertitle reads: She adored all animals. .. dogs
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