THE SOVEREIGN'S PARADE

The video features Peter Haig reporting for Movietone on the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Admiral Lord Mountbatten, the newly appointed First Sea Lord, was impressed by the 800 officer cadets, calling it the smartest parade he had ever seen. Despite the unfortunate weather, the Admiral concluded his speech by wishing the cadets luck in their future careers. The video also highlights the discipline at Sandhurst and the participation of the Duke of Kent in the march past.

Who reported on the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst?

• The Duke of Kent

• BF-WATCH TV

• Peter Haig

• Admiral Lord Mountbatten

What was Admiral Lord Mountbatten's impression of the officer cadets?

• They were average

• They were not impressive

• They were poorly disciplined

• They were the smartest parade he'd ever seen

What did Admiral Lord Mountbatten wish the cadets at the end of his speech?

• Good health

• A happy holiday

• Success in their future careers

• A safe journey home

What was the weather like during the parade?

• Cold and rainy

• Snowy and cold

• Windy and dry

• Sunny and warm

Who participated in the march past at Sandhurst?

• Admiral Lord Mountbatten

• The Duke of Kent

• Peter Haig

• The First Sea Lord