Shahs Visit A Triumph (1959)

Titles read: SHAH S VISIT A TRIUMPH. London. General view of guests assembled in the foyer of Covent Garden Opera House for a ballet performance in honour of the Shah of Persia. Oil King Mr Gulbenkian talks to women guests. John Profumo, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, is seen with his film star, actress wife Valerie Hobson. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan with Lady Dorothy. Duncan Sands talks to Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd. Angle shot of a Beefeater. Panning shot of Duchess of Gloucester followed by the Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry). Duchess of Kent (Princess Marina) and her daughter Princess Alexandra shake hands with officials. Selwyn Lloyd welcomes Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) and the Shah of Persia. The Shah and the Queen shake hands with officials. C, U of a basket of flowers Queen Mother is greeted, followed by Princess Margaret, both wearing tiaras. The Royal party goes upstairs to the royal box. Interior