

A prince, a throne he doesn't want, and elephants. What could go wrong?
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
Cinematography
Stunning early color shots of the Taj Mahal, genuinely breathtaking
Production
Massive elephant processions that scream 'we have a budget'
Director
George Woods-Taylor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was shot during Edward's eight-month Empire tour—he reportedly called it 'hell' in private letters. The smile was a lie.
George Woods-Taylor specialized in 'empire films' that Britain screened to schoolchildren. This was propaganda dressed as travelogue.
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