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. L, S of crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace during the King s illness of 1929, a man inside holds up a board with information on the King s condition. M, S as the car carrying the King to Bognor during his recuperation leaves the Palace, the curtains are partially drawn and people line the route and wave. L, S as Guards salute, L, S as King George V and Queen Mary attend