The Funeral of his majesty King George V in 1936, London. The King died at the age of 83.

Full title reads: "The Funeral Of His Majesty King George V".



Funeral of King George V. London to Windsor, Berkshire.



Coffin is carried out of Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminster. Queen Mary leaves in coach with her sister Queen Maud of Norway. CU clock of Big Ben. Various shots of procession. King Edward VIII (later Duke of Windsor), Duke of York (Prince Albert, later King George VI), Duke of Kent (Prince George), Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry) in funeral procession.



King Boris of Bulgaria, President Albert Lebrun of France, Prince Starhemberg of Austria, Crown Prince Umberto of Italy, Crown Prince Leopold (King Leopold) of Belgium, attend funeral of King. Large crowds watch as the funeral cortege goes past along route. People in crowd use mirrors to get a better view.



VS of coffin being loaded onto special train at Paddington Railway station. Train arrives at Windsor where the coffin is off loaded and borne to Windsor Castle. The coffin is taken to St George's Chapel. Still photographs of service. Still of new King - Edward VII as National Anthem is played.



N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel. May be dupe of item from 36/9.
FILM ID:2741.29

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