Calcutta and Delhi (Prince of Wales' Tour of India)

Calcutta and Delhi (Prince of Wales' Tour of India)


The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta

In this official travelogue, the Prince opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta (now Kolkata). This is one of a series of films shot during the royal tour of 1921-22 by George Woods-Taylor; a compilation film was released under the title Our Greatest Ambassador.

Prince of Wales' tour of India in 1921-1922, including the opening of the Delhi Durbar (16/2/1922) and a visit to Calcutta December 1921.


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