Canadian Tour Of Hrh The Prince Of Wales - Part 1 (1919)

Titles read: ’CANADIAN TOUR OF HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES - Part 1. The departure from Portsmouth, England. Their Majesties, the King and Queen of England accompany the Prince to Portsmouth where they board HMS Renown’. Steam train arriving at station. King George V, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales (Duke of Windsor, King Edward VIII, Prince Edward) step down from the train and board a ship (the HMS Renown), joined by officials and military personnel. Royals inspect officers and crew on board. Royal standard flying from ship mast. Prince of Wales arrives at St John, New Brunswick and is greeted by officials - he arrives aboard HMS Dragon. Royal party walks along boardwalk. Prince and military officers review Guard of Honour. Prince meets Governor General of Canada and Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick. Crowds look on as military band plays. Mayor of St John looks on from a box with others. Prince presents flags to 26th battalion in a square and presents medals to First World War veterans. Piping ba
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