A king before he was king — 30 seconds of monarch-in-waiting energy, 1900s style.
The reception to the future King Edward VII upon his arrival to Edinburgh in 1899.
Production
Surviving 1900 actuality footage — a miracle of nitrate.
Practical Effects
Real crowds, real horses, no second takes.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Actuality films like this invented the concept of 'breaking news' before the term existed — royalty as the original viral content.
Edward VII would become king in 1901 after Victoria's death; this footage captures the last moments of a 64-year wait.
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