Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Welcome to Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon and Earl of Snowdon of the United Kingdom. Introduction of Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, various people in the royal couple's entourage and United Kingdom officials from Embassy as well as some city officials.

Mayor Wagner during Princess Margaret's visit to New York City salutes the royal family for its dignity and integrity, saying New York City is a historic place named after the Duke of York. He praises the visiting royalty and talks about our common heritage and the struggles waged for it. Please send our regards to your sister Queen Elizabeth and the English people. A gift is presented to the Princess.

Princess Margaret is pleased to visit "your splendid City Hall" She thanks New Yorkers for their hospitality.

Unnamed emcee.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 150578
Municipal archives id: T1405

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