FILM OF PRINCESS ELIZABETH AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
ARRIVING IN NAIROBI, KENYA ON 1ST FEBRUARY 1952

© John Kenneth Holroyd 1952

BOAC C-4 Argonaut G-ALHK 'Atalanta' carrying Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh taxies in at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. BOAC C-4 Argonaut G-ALHK 'Atalanta' carrying Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh taxies in at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952.

The 22 C-4 Argonaut aircraft operated by BOAC were a version of the Douglas DC-4 that was built under licence in Canada by Canadair. It differed from the DC-4 in being powered by Rolls-Royce Merlin in-line piston engines in place of the Pratt & Whitney radial piston engines, and in having a pressurized fuselage.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh disembark from the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in Nairobi on 1st February 1952, at the start of the Royal Tour of Kenya. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh disembark from the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in Nairobi on 1st February 1952, at the start of the Royal Tour of Kenya.
Princess Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Pamela Mountbatten and Lieutenant Commander Michael Parker disembark from the BOAC Argonaut in Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Pamela Mountbatten and Lieutenant Commander Michael Parker disembark from the BOAC Argonaut in Nairobi.
The Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, welcomes Princess Elizabeth to Kenya on 1st February 1952. The Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, welcomes Princess Elizabeth to Kenya.
The Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, welcomes the Duke of Edinburgh to Kenya on 1st February 1952. The Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, welcomes the Duke of Edinburgh to Kenya.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Nairobi.
The Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. The Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh prepare to receive the Royal salute by the RAF Guard of Honour at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh prepare to receive the Royal salute by the RAF Guard of Honour at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh receive the Royal salute by the RAF Guard of Honour and stand for the playing of the National Anthem by the RAF Band at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh receive the Royal salute by the RAF Guard of Honour and stand for the playing of the National Anthem by the RAF Band at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
Flight Lieutenant A. Roberts escorts Princess Elizabeth to inspect the RAF Guard of Honour at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Flight Lieutenant A. Roberts escorts Princess Elizabeth to inspect the RAF Guard of Honour at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. The Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. The Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth and Air Commodore L.T. Pankhurst at Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi.
The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Elizabeth meet the crew of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which they flew to Nairobi on 1st February 1952: Captain R.G. Ballantine, Captain R.E. Millichap, Navigating Officer K.G. Crockett, Radio Officer G.W. Cussans, Engineer F. Mallinson, Chief Steward S.R.J. Bruce, Steward K. Clarke, Stewardess D.J.N. Palmer. The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Elizabeth meet the crew of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which they flew to Nairobi: Captain R.G. Ballantine, Captain R.E. Millichap, Navigating Officer K.G. Crockett, Radio Officer G.W. Cussans, Engineer F. Mallinson, Chief Steward S.R.J. Bruce, Steward K. Clarke, Stewardess D.J.N. Palmer.
Princess Elizabeth meets the Captain of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which she and the Duke of Edinburgh flew to Nairobi on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth meets the Captain of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which she and the Duke of Edinburgh flew to Nairobi.
With the Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, Princess Elizabeth talks with the Captain of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which she and the Duke of Edinburgh flew to Nairobi on 1st February 1952. With the Governor of Kenya, Sir Philip Mitchell, Princess Elizabeth talks with the Captain of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which she and the Duke of Edinburgh flew to Nairobi.
The Duke of Edinburgh meets the Captain of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which he and Princess Elizabeth flew to Nairobi on 1st February 1952. The Duke of Edinburgh meets the Captain of the BOAC Argonaut 'Atalanta' in which he and Princess Elizabeth flew to Nairobi.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi by car on 1st February 1952. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh leave Eastleigh Airport, Nairobi by car.
The pavements of Nairobi are filled with people cheering Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, 2nd February 1952. The pavements of Nairobi are filled with people cheering Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, 2nd February 1952.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are driven through Nairobi, 2nd February 1952. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh are driven through Nairobi, 2nd February 1952.
The East African Standard newspaper: a photograph of King George VI under the headline 'Devoted to duty - never a thought for himself'. The East African Standard newspaper: a photograph of King George VI under the headline 'Devoted to duty - never a thought for himself'.
The East African Standard newspaper: a photograph of Queen Elizabeth II under the headline 'Storm delays Queen's flight from East Africa'. The East African Standard newspaper: a photograph of Queen Elizabeth II under the headline 'Storm delays Queen's flight from East Africa'.
A troop of askaris (soldiers) marches along the street. A troop of askaris (soldiers) marches along the street.
On 9th February 1952, in Waterloo Lamp Square, Nakuru, the Acting Provincial Commissioner for the Rift Valley Province, Mr. R.D.F. Ryland, reads the proclamation of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On 9th February 1952, in Waterloo Lamp Square, Nakuru, the Acting Provincial Commissioner for the Rift Valley Province, Mr. R.D.F. Ryland, reads the proclamation of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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