King Hussein Of Jordan Pays Visit To R.A.F. Wattisham
1961 , Wattisham (Suffolk)
Cat no. 113827
Anglia Television news coverage of King Hussein of Jordan's visit to RAF Wattisham.
At RAF Wattisham, air servicemen wearing full ceremonial uniform, stand on parade, awaiting the arrival of King Hussein of Jordan. The royal car arrives, and the King steps out, onto a low platform to salute the British troops. Accompanied by senior officers, King Hussein performs a ceremonial inspection of the air servicemen. Newman Sanders interviews the King, asking about his current state of health following a recent illness; the King’s wife Princess Muna al-Hussein; and finally, asking about the purpose of the King’s visit to Suffolk.
Keywords
RAF bases; Royal visits
Background Information
Princess Muna al-Hussein (British-born Antoinette Avril Gardiner – renamed Muna al-Hussein upon marriage) was the second wife of King Hussein of Jordan. They were married in May 1961.
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Production company : Anglia Television
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Interviewer : Newman Sanders
Manifestations
King Hussein Of Jordan Pays Visit To R.A.F. Wattisham
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Genre: Television / News / Military
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Locations: Wattisham (Suffolk)
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Description Type: monographic
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Related to: Anglia News
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Related to: Anglia news
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Subject: Hussein I, King of Jordan / military inspections / royal visits / RAF Wattisham
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