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Royal Tour of South Africa 1947

Programme about the 1947 Royal Tour of South Africa. Although the Royal Family appear in many shots, the accent is on the countryside, cities and the people. (1947)

This film shows King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother) leaving London with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. The Royal Family's arrival in Cape Town marks both the beginning of their journey across South Africa and the first state visit since 1939 and the outbreak of World War II. (1947)

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Mon 2 Jun 1947 20:50
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service

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The election of the National Party in 1948 brought in the system of apartheid, a policy of state-sanctioned racial segregation and discrimination. Disagreement with other Commonwealth countries over this system led to South Africa becoming a republic and leaving the Commonwealth in 1961.

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  • Mon 2 Jun 1947 20:50
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service

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