21 minutes of colonial cringe: watch a future king play tourist in his own 'possessions'
The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.
Cinematography
Stunning 1922 India footage, gorgeously preserved colonial gaze
Costume
Edward's white suits vs. literal jeweled maharajas: wardrobe war
Director
George Woods-Taylor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
George Woods-Taylor was a newsreel veteran who shot royal tours across three continents—this was his bread and butter.
This tour happened four years before the General Strike and Edward's infamous 'something must be done' speech—watch him practice looking concerned about the masses.
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