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Topical Budget 308-1: Queen Alexandra Watching Volunteers (1917)
 

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QUEEN ALEXANDRA WATCHING VOLUNTEERS. "The March past of the National Guard (who were reviewed by Lieut-Gen. Sir Francis Lloyd) was watched by Queen Alexandra". Troops with guns march past in park. Medium shot of rear of car, Queen Alexandra and others looking out [appears to have been filmed elsewhere]. Rear view of troops marching, Lieutenant-General Lloyd taking the salute. Side-on view of soldiers at attention. Lloyd and other officers pass along ranks inspecting the men.