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Topical Budget 741-1: Closing a Chapter of History (1925)
 

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Duke of York at great farewell to Wembley Exhibition. Pan shot of the crowded stadium and bands of the Brigade of Guards. Duke of York enters the arena with two men. "Colours of the Empire". Duke of York inspects the Colours and the men. "Reading the King's message". Duke stands reading in the royal box with the Duchess on his left. Panning long shot of the arena showing detachments of cavalry, navy men and army men on parade. "Prayer". Close shot of Duke and Duchess during prayer and shot of the crowd. Close shot of six cavalry buglers.