Crowning of a new Prince

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BBC One, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales. First broadcast: 1 July 1969

In this clip Queen Elizabeth II hands over the 'symbol of sovereignty' by crowning her son, Prince Charles, as the Prince of Wales.


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