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Topical Budget 236-2: Princess Arthur Opens Soldiers' Club (1916)
 

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"PRINCESS ARTHUR OPENS SOLDIERS' CLUB. Princess Arthur of Connaught attended by Maj-General Sir Francis Lloyd and Prebendary Carlile opens the Church Army Soldiers Club at Marylebone Road". Princess Arthur (Princess Alexandra, niece of King George V) and a female companion climb out of a carriage onto carpeted steps. A car door opens and three army officers get out and climb up the steps. Shot of Major-General Sir Francis Lloyd and Princess Arthur assembling on the steps of the Church Army Soldiers Club. Cutaway of still photographers and cameramen. Further shot of Princess Arthur and the Major-General smiling for the cameras.