The Death Of His Majesty King George V (1936)

Item title reads - Death of His Majesty the King. (King George V).



Various L/S's of the royal residence of Sandringham in Norfolk, a policeman guards the gates. M/S of crown motif on gate. M/S archive footage from 26 years previously of the coronation coach carrying King George V past crowds of people. There follows a look at his role as sovereign over the years. M/S as he inspects a bunker during the First World War and looks through telescope, he is wearing army uniform. M/S of shell fire in the distance. M/S as the King places a wreath on a coffin and salutes. M/S as he unveils the cenotaph, coach and horses pass in front.