Queen And Duke Have Audience With Pope John (1961)

Location: The Vatican, Vatican City, Rome Story of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visiting Pope John XXIII in The Vatican Various shots, members of the Swiss Guard, the Palatine Guard and a pontoon of the pontifical gendarmes, assembled in the Vatican courtyard. LS. as the Queen's car drives around the courtyard and comes to a halt in front of camera. MS. Queen dressed in black and the Duke (in naval uniform) alight from car and are greeted. Various shots as Queen and Duke make their way across courtyard and inspect guard of honour. MS. LS. as Queen and Duke emerge from the Vatican and enter car. Elevated shot, as cars leave the Vatican. Various shots as the Queen and Duke enter Clementine Hall walk along corridor and enter the Throne Hall where they are met by the Pope. MS. The Queen followed by the Duke is escorted by the Pope to the head of the Throne Hall, where all three pose for photographers. CUs. of the Queen and the Pope, as she presents members of her party