On This Day: 14 May 1965 - The Queen Unveils JFK Memorial in Surrey

55 years ago to the day Queen Elizabeth II unveiled a new JFK Memorial in Runnymede, Surrey.
Guests at the ceremony included the Duke of Edinburgh, Jackie Kennedy, her children, Robert Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Harold Macmillan, Harold Wilson, and US Secretary of State Dean Rusk.
The unveiling was followed by a reception for the Kennedys at Windsor Castle.
#Queen #JFK #OTD

[@rainstreet78]

This is really cool footage. I love Prince Philip holding John Jr.'s hand. Striking that most everyone in the video is dead except for the Queen, Philip, and Caroline Kennedy.

[@paulmarkwilkinson8778]

Prince Philip is dead now

[@neelghodke8181]

Well Philip is sadly dead

[@kilato9649]

Philip died

[@gemoftheocean]

Well most of the adults. Lots of children in the crowd though many if not most still living.

[@TrooperEli671]

Now the Queen has died.

[@Julie_Rios]

At the end, the sadness in Jackie's eyes as she claps after the Queen's speech. Her Majesty is an amazing & caring person, and this is a nice tribute to JFK.

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Julie , how are you doing ?

[@henryford2950]

They certainly knew how to put on an act.

[@kristiLB93]

Prince Phillip holding John Jr.’s hand as they walked together...and that lady seated behind her Majesty’s fighting back the tears. Great footage. Touching. ❤️

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Kristen , how are you doing ?

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

57 years this 11/22/63 to 11/22/2020 and his death still haunts the world.

[@gaila.6003]

My dad went to the funeral. If you ever see old footage of people lining the streets as the funeral procession passed, my dad was there. He took a train from New York to Washington. I was 6 years old. The country was devastated. It still is. At least 800,000 people attended.

[@musicisimportant5699]

22nd nov 2020 has not come yet

[@MW-pt9dg]

I had a neighbor who was the Marine guard standing by JFK's casket at The Capitol.

[@jacinthpearson7716]

My twelfth birthday, so I remember everything about that day. Still very sad.

[@mariesophie3053]

It was very interesting to see Jackie Kennedy and the Kennedy sisters curtsy to The Queen. It was a very kind and respectful gesture and a very interesting film clip.

[@wendysing9741]

Exactly! It's respect for a gracious queen for the men to bow and the ladies to curtsey. However, disappointingly some recent first ladies didn't think it necessary.

[@kathylingen1667]

Jackie was respectful and very wise.

[@winterlove4750]

I agree. In fact, I was surprised to see the Queen and the Kennedy family in the same frame. I never knew that.

[@alexanderh9878]

Are Americans supposed to curtsey to the Queen when in England?, I thought not?

[@RavinRay]

@@alexanderh9878 According to the Royal Family's website it is not required for anyone regardless of citizenship, but it is _appreciated_ when done.

[@lisaanderson758]

Nice footage, I didn't know that. The Queen is very thoughtful person🇬🇧❤️

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Lisa , how are you doing ?

[@lynnfowler3649]

This was a wonderful tribute to the US and the Kennedy family.

[@dancingfirefly7761]

Wow. This American had no idea that the British people and the Queen honored us and our slain President this way. I am truly touched by this kindness and sensitivity. God save the Queen and bless the United Kingdom.

[@mariaevans7811]

Lovely comment from you!!!! God bless, from Coventry England!!!! 🤗🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@bubblybubbles4023]

The Queen and the British ppl honored us again after 9/11 by playing the US national anthem at Buckingham palace.

[@intuitivediane]

Beautiful video.

[@mariaevans7811]

@@bubblybubbles4023 I was in Coventry England, three days later, all of us and the customers stopped for three minutes silence in our large Asda Walmart store!!! The silence was so full of empathy and deep loss for those that lost their lives and are deep sorrow for all the people affected in America, no one moved no sound could be heard!!!!!!! 🐩🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@bubblybubbles4023]

@@mariaevans7811 🇺🇲♥️🇬🇧

[@alfavi9443]

I’m not American or British but both nations are major influences in my life, my culture and many other things. God bless America and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️

[@TL_oS]

Her Majesty looked glorious in that hat💕🇬🇧 How beautiful is Runnymede🌸

[@Altamash23]

It’s nice to see how they respected the queen though they were Americans still bowed and did a curtsy 👍🏽

[@Julia-hs7vh]

De St Bowing/curtseying is entirely up to the individual no one is forced to. The Queen's not bothered either way, she's not going to lose any sleep because someone didn't.

[@izvestia03]

@@Julia-hs7vh exactly--as well--It was only when Jackie Kennedy was still First Lady and the spouse of a head of state that protocol dictated she didn't curtsy to The Queen-once she became a widow that changed of course --obviously she and the whole family felt it was the proper thing to do.

[@MW-pt9dg]

I knew nothing about this monument. Sadly I bet most Americans do not. I liked her speech. If you see any videos of Prince Philip, you see him paying extra attention to, " John-john." Prince Philip is not known for being warm and fuzzy. But you see him holding John's hand as they walk to the memorial. I saw other clips in the past of Prince Philip giving attention to John. I think he felt badly for a little boy who lost his father. I find those videos touching.

[@intuitivediane]

Jackie’s tears So sad

[@michaelhayden725]

@@MW-pt9dg I have the impression that Philip despite that gruff exterior was a very loving father. He understood that this was an occasion that could have overwhelmed John Jr so a comforting hand was a lovely gesture.

[@JulianCAESAR910]

You missed the point. JFK was also Caroline's father, not just John Jr.

[@michaelhayden725]

@@JulianCAESAR910 I think you missed my point, Philip understood that this was a significant day for such a young child and as think Caroline was holding her mothers hand he just offered his support and hand to John.

[@Cnote39legend]

The humility of The Queen and her efforts are completely unprecedented at a level not heard of before. She was consistently the same person throughout her reign. For 70 years The Queen tried to display humility and nourishment to multiple generations of people she saw and those she had not yet seen. (1926-2022)👑

[@javiervalverde2374]

Thank you, One Hundred, for your beautiful tribute to the Queen 🥺❤️👑🇬🇧

[@54Tangerine]

It's simply amazing the people and world events Her Majesty has experienced. Ignore her advice at your peril.

[@lisabradford8180]

just like her mom before her. those two have seen it all over their long lives.

[@catsnmi270]

As a very young British resident of Runnymede I attended that ceremony all those years ago. The memory of the occasion is still vivid.

[@dragonflyhill5748]

The Queen and Jackie were both class acts. How wonderful

[@moonglow630]

I had never seen this footage before. What a nice treat. The Queens speech was beautiful. Was neat seeing the Duke holding JFK JR’s hand. Of all those you’d think wouldn’t be around anymore from this time, none would guess the youngest person there, JFK JR. While the Queen & Duke are still around.

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words my dear , how are you doing ?

[@kilato9649]

Welp Philip died

[@kaymuldoon3575]

And now HM Queen Elizabeth has left us. May she and Prince Philip Rest In Peace.

[@MW-pt9dg]

Caroline looks SO Sad during the presentation. When her father died she was old enough to understand that she would never again see him. Too young for such reality.

[@lisabradford8180]

it is sad that caroline and jfk jr had so little time with their dad. thank god they had their mom until they both were in their 30's and grown up. but any time you lose your parents it is too soon 💔

[@ATLcentury334]

His Royal Highness holding young John’s hand is sweet image to see the week of his passing.

[@jacksonmcdaniel3250]

jfk was one of the greatest men of all time

[@tla9895]

Friggin love these old videos!!! Such treasures🥰

[@Ruthann1222]

JFK helped to get PE into the school systems. And, it is the work of one of his Dr.'s that I used to start my learning process for my research, Janet G. Travell, MD. She was a pioneer in her field. It touches me deeply to see this Memorial.

[@bluebird5361]

God save the Queen. What an amazing video. Thank you very much. I still remember 22 November, 1963, and where I was when we heard the tragic news.

[@debi909]

Thank you :) :) ... *Blessings Everyone* ...

[@AT-wm2qt]

God bless the Queen & Great Britain. As an American, we might be the 'rebellious child', but we share the same values of democracy & freedom.

[@Chewbacca2000]

Such a poignant and powerful speech, Rest in Peace amazing lady!! ❤👑🙏🇬🇧❤

[@kyleadcock7991]

A heart warming tribute to John F Kennedy

[@mymodernworld8606]

Prince Phillip is a legend for holding john jr's hand. it shows the union of the USA and the UK

[@jaddison1112]

July 2023: Los Anglels CA: All these years later I heard of the JFK Memorial Britain dedicated to President Kennedy May 14, 1965. Thnak you so much to the British Government and Royal Family for thias kind gesture to the American people. I was 13 when JFK was killed, it has hanted me all the rest of my life, and this tribute means so much being at Runnymede where the Magan Carta was signed. Queen Elizabeth's speech and tribute to JFK was perfection. ~ Long may Democracy live in Britain, the USA, and everywhere !

[@kathylingen1667]

So kind to JFK's family and USA.

[@andrewbrowning9770]

The Queen looks stunning and the Kennedys also look very smart

[@michellegruber4187]

All this past coming back to us ! We regretted very much President JF Kennedy even though we are not American. I had never seen this footage, thank you for sharing with us.

[@pattyoconnell3416]

God Bless All Who Made This Possible.💔 JFK

[@ted331]

I was there that day I went with the school then known as Blessed John Haughton in Derbyshire we had a house system and I was in Kennedy house the other houses were Churchill and Roncalli and the colours were Green Blue and Red. The day was warm and dry and willow wands were blowing in the breeze .it's something I'll never forget.

[@entheosvillacencio3085]

Am i the one who thinks caroline kennedy looks cute here

[@andiestone]

I wish more Americans knew about this.

[@AbdulGani-ji9hd]

🙏🇬🇧🌎🙏

[@gwb7875]

The Queen could not Attend JFK Funeral in Washington because She was 8 Months Pregnant with her last Child HRH Prince Edward.

[@soleilsoleil8287]

GOD BLESS THE QUEEN AND MAY SHE BE BLESSED WITH A HEALTHY LONG LIFE AS OUR QUEEN , THANK YOU MAJESTY FOR THAT VERY SIGNIFICANT GESTURE OF APPRECIATION TO JOHN , THE KENNEDY FAMILY AND THEIR LEGACY AND FOR SHOWING TO HIS IMMEDIATE STILL LIVING FAMILY THOSE MOMENTS OF COMPASSION IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE MOST BRUTAL , VICIOUS AND UTMOSTLY CONSPIRATIONIST DESPICABLE EVENT OF MODERN AGE.. AND THANK YOU FOR NEVER RECEIVING LBJ.

[@olamideogundipe9282]

God keep and preserve Her Royal Majesty, the Queen and Sir Phillips. Amen

[@katharinelagaly5382]

Love that Prince Phillip was holding hand with John Jr. Like a caring uncle ❤

[@egb6322]

Even the FLOTUS curtsied yet the one marrying into the family claims she never knew about this.

[@noelkarol1216]

Queen🌟👑

[@mukunimulundika5359]

I love how The Crown portrayed her interaction with Jackie Kennedy, how horrified she was when JFK died and how bewildered she was when Jackie was still wearing the bloodstained suit before realising and remarking that she wanted the world to see what had been done to her husband. All fiction dramatic writing, but gives context when you see these real clips and this remarkable gesture from the Queen to a young widow and her family in honour of a remarkable President.

[@yvonneesber8683]

I do hope and pray everything is okay. We love your majesty Queen Elizabeth ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nangakaw6081]

Long Live The Queen ❗️❗️❗️👍👍👍

[@pattyoconnell3416]

God Bless All Who Made This Possible.💔 JFK

[@hawaii3231]

It’s kind of weird to think someone can stay alive for an entire century (almost) and experience so much of history.

[@shamsirashid7853]

Very interest he's a hero guy.

[@closed8948]

How smashing is that! England has honoured our cousins. I hope that America does understand ,and appreciate ,that we are not their enemy. Unfortunately; war is often brought up before peace, and death is also mentioned before life. God save the Queen, and may God bless America. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@tatif]

God Save The Queen.

[@sithlordofoz]

Interesting to see the Kennedy’s all bowed or curtsied to HM.

[@ingridmarin2737]

Rainha maravilhosa 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@that70sgirl90]

There is just something So Magical about these Old Black & White videos! Thank you for sharing ! 💖

[@m7dasplatoon539]

Fun fact; Joseph ask to Prince Philip where is his father ? And prince Philip play with him to change the subject

[@cyberianism]

I need to show this clip to proof that Jackie Kennedy does the curtsy 😂

[@mummagic7969]

Prince Harry cld have promoted this monument. Shame this opportunity is wasted.

[@AbdulGani-ji9hd]

🙏🇬🇧🙏

[@vvilches1312]

Pretty ceremony. Shows the greatness and humanity of Queen Elizabeth II. She was very beautiful when she was young. ♥️🌹👏.

[@1900intz]

Beautiful and moving recollection. Thank you.

[@lindarose9609]

God Save Our Gracious Queen!🙏🙏🙏

[@paullinecooper9510]

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll, a living pillar of Dignity, Strength, Elegance, Graced in the the Principles of mutual Respect. Today, historians hails our Queen, mom, a religious symbol of faith, emblem to standards, Constitutional Laws and Freedom under the power of Democracy. God Saved my Gracious Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.

[@nigeljones8202]

Very classy and fitting tribute to the late President.

[@carlottatomlin9578]

This is beautiful. 🤗

[@CamdenYoung1202]

JFK emoji 🤯

[@syedsakibsakib2205]

Late 35th US President John Fritzerald Kennedy Born : 29 May , 1917 A.D. Died : 22 November, 1963 A.D Ages : 46 years old. Late Queen Elizabeth II Born : 21 April, 1926 A.D. Died : 8 September, 2022 A.D. Ages : 96 years old.

[@pattyoconnell3416]

God Bless All Who Made This Possible.💔 JFK

[@pattyoconnell3416]

God Bless All Who Made This Possible.💔 JFK

[@pattyoconnell3416]

God Bless All Who Made This Possible.💔 JFK

[@streisandstar]

❤️🙏🏻

[@SalomaoJSilva]

Isso é história!

[@pattyoconnell3416]

God Bless All Who Made This Possible.💔 JFK

[@mariahoulihan9483]

I was a child of 9 when President Kennedy was assinated. News coverage was very avidly watched in my family home as my Father took a great interest in world current affairs. I remember the newsflash coming on tv. My Mother and Father were very shocked by it and i can still recall, all these years later, my Father saying, 'God help us all now that man has gone.' Her Majesty touched on how shocked the British people were about it all and there was 'some despair'. i can concur.. that was the feeling coming from my parents. She, as ever, summed it up beautifully. The gift of this land and the memorial was a touching and fitting tribute to a world leader of much renown and skill.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

Queen Elizabeth will long be remembered, with deep affection among Americans for her kindness and compassion, not just for us but for everyone.

[@VSV659]

A unique place on British soil that is considered US territory, something that even the US Embassy cannot claim.

[@kanchanaweranga9363]

Queen the great

[@beahawa]

❤❤❤

[@Milodani-h6m]

🇬🇧🇬🇧💐💐❤️❤️

[@LuckyGodBilliken]

🙏 Long Live My Queen 👑

[@ravenel2]

Rambunctious little John did so well holding up at these adult ceremonies that could not have made much sense to him. Nobody would have blamed him for pulling a Prince Louis, but if he ever did, it wasn’t filmed.

[@reamprakaipetch6203]

🙏🙂💗 Hello The Royal Family Channel and The Queen l love you and I love you you 💗💗💐💐

[@Ladyblue7620]

Wait! The queen was already old in 1965?? This lady is IMMORTAL!

[@Julia-hs7vh]

Mayar Ahmed So you call 39 old?

[@queen_elizabeth]

She only "looked" old but she was 39

[@goodbye7236]

Fan of Queen Elizabeth she doesn’t look that old here

[@christinejones7070]

Thank you

[@wld-ph]

At 3:04 there appears a deliberate interruption of sound... to blank out, where a ´sovereign acre of English soil´ is given away, contrary to Pre-Amble of Magna-Carta. Note that in ´aiding´ such a ´gift´, none of these persons, MacMillan, Harold Wilson etc can be considered to have or have held public office thereafter. So English law has become a mess.

[@wld-ph]

This is a 2 year old video (before HM was dead, and recent legal proceedings to cut off Charles from Coronation), so please post original footage, with sound, and not try to hush up Queen Elizabeth II technically committed treason against the people of England.

[@wld-ph]

I am more concerned about the present 2001-6+ contempt for ancient laws of the good people of England, which are the only Country not to be offered an Independence Referendum to leave the UK. Maybe its because Brexit has shown, given a choice of freedom or federal colonialism, they prefer the former?

[@wld-ph]

It is not very English to assist foreigners in trying to English people from court; and anyone that participates is NOT entitled to be in Office of Trust or Profit (Habeas Corpus Amendment Act 1679). Magna Carta XXIX justice cannot be delayed or denied, and otherwise destroyed...

[@perchmaster4171]

Hyacinth Bucket

[@Julia-hs7vh]

perch master I doubt the Queen would mind you calling her Hyacinth Bucket, she likes Keeping Up Appearances.

[@claires1177]

Thank you for posting this video.

[@lindsandkev]

I was 2 days old😊

[@Julia-hs7vh]

Linda I wasn't even a twinkle in my dad's eye.

[@hossahunter22]

1:35

[@angiemitrisin-marshall5954]

😢

[@snoopydean3333]

And, her very last appearance on the wide screen recently, she was wearing the exact same pearl necklace & earring set. Was her recent post also her last ? Will we know by this August ?

[@calypsoriley7770]

As an American I hope to see the British monarchy continue forever. Long Live Queen Elizabeth.

[@Madamelucky99]

4 word to describe meghan markle: 1. Big mouth and prove nothing 2. No tallent 3. Active black magic user 4. Manipullative

[@Julia-hs7vh]

Brilion Magnifit Art Your comment is irrelevant, this ain't about Meghan.

[@iknowyoubetter2028]

no Meghan in 1965

[@Julia-hs7vh]

I know you better True. Doria would've been about 9 at the time

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

Why are they bowing, was America still a colony back then?

[@ted331]

I have just read your comment sorry it took so long for you to get the answer . No they weren't our colony. They bowed out of Respect to our Head of State .Her Magesty the Queen

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

@@ted331 Sorry you took time to answer a question that was rhetorical.

[@ted331]

@@LuLu-nw6bi That's all right Lu Lu I'm just an old man who doesn't get Sarcasm. Thought you genuinely wanted to know. Please in future give us old fogies a sign you don't really want an answer, it will save people like me time that could be put to good use answering genuine questions 😉🇬🇧 God Save the Queen

[@LuLu-nw6bi]

@@ted331 Writing "God Save the Queen" in public comments is not putting time in good use. It is supporting a ridiculous concept of royalty. It's the 21st century, so no thanks.

[@ted331]

@@LuLu-nw6bi Having a President isn't any better just look at the ones around now seems the voting public is no good at choosing a reliable head of state either plus the cost is just as much cause you have lots of ex presidents to look after