Funeral of Queen Astrid of the Belgians (1935)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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Funeral procession of Queen Astrid through the streets of Brussels, crowds silently watching, Duke of York arrives by plane, King Leopold walks alone, casket is taken into Cathedral of St Gudule
Full Description:
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Queen Astrid Laid to Rest
BELGIUM: Brussels:
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BELGIUM King's Palace & Cathedral of St Gudule during Queen Astrid's Funeral
GEORGE Vl Welcomed by Sir E. Ovey on arrival for Queen Astrid's funeral & at Funeral
LEOPOLD, King of the Belgians At Wife's funeral (Queen Astrid) at Brussels
OVEY, Sir Esmond Welcomes Duke of York on arrival for Queen Astrid's funeral & at Funeral
Rites of Passage; Royalty; Belgium; Ceremonies - Funerary
palace, crowd, crowds, wreath, plane, airplane, aeroplane, funeral, church bells, procession, ceremony, cathedral, church, priest, casket, coffin
Background: Funeral procession of Queen Astrid through the streets of Brussels, crowds silently watching, Duke of York arrives by plane, King Leopold walks alone, casket is taken into Cathedral of St Gudule
FILM ID: VLVAEVY9LSVVY0EDAAJZQIZ72OC6H
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[@MisterMondeller]

"brought in from Switzerland"? that's a 10 hour trip

[@MisterMondeller]

0:25 u ever seen people running like that for a funeral???