Most of this footage was recorded by John Irvine, with some additional filming by his brother Derek. This footage depicts the royal visit by HRH The Queen and HRH Prince Philip to Lerwick on 10th August 1960. Prior to this visit a reigning sovereign had not been on Shetland in 700 years!
Film-maker: John Irvine
Donated by John, Derek and Isobel Irvine.
00:00:00 | RY Britannia arriving in Lerwick harbour. Other boats in harbour are decorated with bunting and flags. A crowd is gathered for the royal visit. |
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00:00:41 | Young woman in green jacket. |
00:00:51 | HRH The Queen and Prince Philip travelling to Victoria Pier via motor boat and greeting dignitaries (viewed from across the harbour). Helicopter overhead. |
00:02:27 | Views of the large crowd gathered on the Esplanade for the royal visit. |
00:02:42 | HRH The Queen and Prince Philip on a platform, addressing the crowd (mute). |
00:02:52 | Car draws up outside the St Clement’s Hall with the royal visitors. A large crowd is waiting to greet them. |
00:03:00 | HRH the Queen enters St Clement’s Hall, waving at onlookers. Some have cameras. She greets dignitaries and enters Hall to view exhibition. |
00:03:25 | Police officer arrives at St Clement’s Hall. More views of crowds. |
00:03:36 | Guests seated in grounds of St Clement’s Hall. Women in smart clothes smile at the camera. |
00:03:42 | Dignitaries and royals exit St Clement’s Hall. |
00:04:00 | HRH The Queen puts on her white gloves and departs St Clement’s Hall with Prince Philip. |
00:04:28 | A man holds up the exhibition visitors book which has been signed by the royals. |
00:04:45 | Plaque on Victoria Pier to commemorate the royal opening of the Lerwick Harbour improvement works by HRH The Queen and Prince Philip on 10th August 1960. |
00:04:52 | Views of the bandstand on Victoria Pier, with flowers in front and yacht Britannia in the harbour behind. |
00:04:55 | Fishing boats tied up at Victoria Pier decorated with bunting and flags. |
00:05:03 | Lerwick Town hall with Union Flag flying. |
00:05:11 | Royal car driving down King Harald street. Crowd watching the royals depart. |