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Topical Budget 498-2: Prince of Wales on the Clyde (1921)
 

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"Launches the liner 'Windsor Castle' at Glasgow". Prince of Wales ascends the steps to the platform and pulls the lever which launches the ship; the ship slides down the runway into the water; there is a further shot of the Prince on the platform. "Price of popularity: puzzle - find the Prince". View from above of Prince and companions in huge crowd, protected by police.