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Topical Budget 234-2: Royal Visit to Childrens' Matinee (1916)
 

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Main title. "Her Majesty, accompanied by Princess Mary and Princess Arthur of Connaught, attends the matinee for soldiers and sailors children at the Dury Lane Theatre". High angle shot of crowd outside the theatre - only the pillars of the theatre can be seen. Ground shot of mothers and children outside the theatre (again only pillars seen). The royal party alight from their carriage, Queen Mary followed by Princess Arthur (Alexandra, Duchess of Fife) and Princess Mary.