National Day 1946

Audiovisual document on the National Festival of 1946 and 50th anniversary of the Grand Duchess CHARLOTTE on January 23, 1946. A seizure of arms takes place in the courtyard of the Caserne in the presence of Princes FELIX and JEAN, the Minister of State Pierre DUPONG and the military attachés. The Prince presents decorations to soldiers and gendarmes who have been named on the agenda. A Te Deum is celebrated at the cathedral in the presence of the constituted bodies, the diplomatic corps, the Government and the House, Princes FELIX and JEAN. The presence of US Ambassador George P. WALLER was noted. In the day the Sovereign goes out on the balcony of the Palace to greet the people. A few moments later she was joined by her family.