Opening Staten Generaal: Prinsjesdag

This newsreel footage captures key moments from Prinsjesdag (Prince's Day), the annual opening of the Dutch parliament, focusing on the ceremonial arrival and departure of the royal procession:
Royal Procession: The film starts with a medium shot of the royal procession, featuring hussars, a closed carriage, and prominently, the Golden Coach (Gouden Koets), which is number 13 in the sequence. The background shows a building with two wings forming a semicircle and a central domed entrance, likely part of the Binnenhof complex.
Arrival at Binnenhof: A high-angle wide shot (109) captures the entire Binnenhof with the Ridderzaal (Hall of Knights) in the background, marking the arrival of the royal procession. This gives an expansive view of the ceremonial setting and the significance of the event.
Details of the Golden Coach: A medium shot zooms in on part of the Golden Coach, with a footman, a soldier, and a flag partially obstructing the view of Queen Juliana stepping out, adding a touch of mystery and grandeur to the moment.
Departure from Ridderzaal: A high medium shot then shows the Golden Coach at the entrance of the Ridderzaal, transitioning into a panning shot as it departs (56). This sequence captures both the ceremonial aspect and the movement of the coach, highlighting its ornate design.
Leaving Binnenhof: Another high medium shot (9) follows the Golden Coach as it leaves the Binnenhof, completing the visual narrative of the procession's journey on this significant day.
This footage not only documents the ceremonial pomp and tradition of Prinsjesdag but also serves as a historical record of the monarchy's role in Dutch political life, showcasing the grandeur of the Golden Coach, which is a symbol of royal tradition and a point of cultural pride and debate in the Netherlands.