Return of the Prince.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

British Film Institute, owner.

Topical Film Co., production company.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crowds.

Kings and rulers.

Motor vehicles.

Parades.

Ships.

Visits of state.

Great Britain. Royal Navy.

Buckingham Palace (London, England).

George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936.

Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972.

Royal family.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (7 minutes, 18 seconds)) : silent, black and white.

Place of Publication:

[Great Britain] : Topical Film Company, 1922.

Summary:

The Prince of Wales arriving at Plymouth after his tour to India and Japan on the 'Renown', his reception in London and arrival at Buckingham Palace. 'Return of the Prince.' "His wonderful Embassy of Empire successfully concluded H.R.H. arrives home at Plymouth." (0.06). Launch comes alongside cruiser (HMS Comus - name seen); LS of same; closer view of Prince of Wales as he gets into launch (filmed from moving boat) (0.34). "Plymouth. Thousands of people crowd the famous Hoe to cheer our Prince"(flashtitle). View of crowds (0.39). HMS Renown (?) coming into harbour passing pier (0.46). "The Landing." (0.48). At quayside with dignitaries, Prince (in naval uniform) disembarks (0.54). Motorcade along crowd line quay (1.02). "The Capital of the West gave H.R.H. a mighty welcome." (1.06). HAS of motorcade through crowd-lined and flag-decked streets (1.17). "The Prince arrived in London on Rose Day and Queen Alexandra's drive lent colour to the scenes." (1.24). Two open landaus and a car travel though crowd - Queen Alexandra not discernible (1.35). "A Family Reunion." (1.38). Flag decked Paddington Station; dignitaries await arrival - LS of greetings (no member of the Royal family is discernible) (1.48). George V accompanied by Prince of Wales inspects guard of honour (as they turn Prince smiles and asks King something) (1.57). Royal party, in open landaus, leave the station. George V and Prince in same carriage and are clearly seen (2.08). "Never has London so welcomed any Prince." (2.11). Huge waving crowds (2.16); huge crowds lining route of procession - carriage bearing King and Prince passes (2.35). "Marble Arch." (2.37). HAS of procession turning into Marble Arch and travelling through to Hyde Park entrance. "Wonder of Hyde Park Corner." (3.22). Procession passing through Hyde Park Corner arches (4.31). HAS coming along The Mall and into Buckingham Palace (5.04). "Home!" (5.05) Ground view of cheering crowds outside Palace (5.21). Royal family on balcony - Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, King George V, Princess Mary, Viscount Lascelles (5.26).

Notes:

Issue number: 565-1.

Series: Topical Budget.

With intertitles.