In 1971, Afghanistan's last king, Mohammad Zahir Shah, visited Buckingham Palace in a visit described as the "final seal of friendship" between his country and Britain. Shah was overthrown in a military coup in 1973 after a 40-year rule... #tbt
00:00India and Pakistan lie on the very borders of Afghanistan and in view of the present situation the King has felt it necessary to cancel part of his tour in Britain.
00:15The royal train arriving in Victoria brings the King of Afghanistan on a state visit.
00:23The Queen, speaking in French, warmly welcomes King Mohammed Zahir Shah and his daughter.
00:31The last state visitor from Afghanistan came to London in 1928, the reigning monarch at that time, King Amanullah.
00:40The Princess was with her husband, General Sardar Abdul Wali. Ministers and service chiefs were also there to greet the King.
00:47There's Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templar, the Prime Minister, Sir Alec Douglas-Hughes and Mr Maudling, Secretary of State.
01:03In 1919, British frontier forces suffered a considerable defeat at the hands of the Afghans.
01:14Over the years, however, peaceful relations have slowly strengthened.
01:18Many observers regard this visit as a final seal of friendship between our two countries.
01:34At Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty was helped from her carriage by the King.
01:41India and Pakistan lie on the very borders of Afghanistan and in view of the present situation the King has felt it necessary to cancel part of his tour in Britain.
01:55Later that evening, a state banquet was held for the royal visitors.
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