Monarchs, Priests And People (1924)

Wembley Stadium, London. Title: “MONARCHS, PRIESTS & PEOPLE unite in deeply impressive religious festival 'for Thanksgiving for Empire Builders of the past and prayers for the present and the future“. C/U of four buglers on white horses blowing a fanfare in front of the packed stadium stands. L/S of King George V and Queen Mary taking a seat in the Royal Box. Various L/Ss of a large military band marching across the stadium. M/S of the King and Queen looking over the balcony. L/S of soldiers parading across the pitch between two brass bands, some of the soldiers hold large banners and flags, the soldiers are followed by men in civilian clothes - war veterans? - and nurses. L/S of the packed stands - a sea of open umbrellas! L/S of priests and choir boys parading across the pitch. M/S of a bishop walking across the pitch, two choir boys hold his cloak, several priests follow - they go up some steps onto a raised platform. Panning shot of the spectator stands showing the platform in fro