Royal Albert Hall, London.

GV. Pan over crowded Albert Hall. GV. Pipers coming in followed by procession of Standards. CU. Pan: Duke of Edinburgh entering. CU. Duke followed by Earl and Lady Mountbatten. SV. Audience clapping. SCU. Earl Mountbatten, Earl of Burma, standing at microphone to introduce the Duke of Edinburgh. Earl speaks (natural sound): "I want to point out that he isn't really a guest.... so I now ask the Duke of Edinburgh to speak to you." Applause and the Duke rises. SCU. Members of audience clapping. SCU. Duke at microphone. Prince Philip speaks (natural sound): "In spite of a certain amount of neglect and in spite of a certain amount of interest... any budding international gangsters that they will get the same treatment as the last lot." GV. People applauding. SV. Duke continues: "I hope you all enjoy yourselves... and I only hope the beer lasts out." Applause.

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