The Investiture Of The Prince Of Wales (1931)

Full title reads: “The Investiture of the Prince of Wales, July 13th, 1911 - then but 17 years of age.“ Caernarvon Castle, Wales. Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (King Edward VIII later Duke of Windsor) arrives in uniform for his investiture at Caernarvon Castle. He is accompanied by his mother and father, Queen Mary and King George V. Shots of the Investiture ceremony. M/S Prince Edward approaching the dais at his investiture as Prince of Wales. Closer shot as coronet is place on his head. N.B. This film was reissued as part of Pathe’s 21st Anniversary. Film shown too fast but at the correct speed for the soundtrack. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies G