King George V of the United Kingdom

American Experience

Self (archive footage)

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

The Royal House of Windsor

Self (archive footage)

Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.

Apocalypse: The Battle of Verdun

Self (archive footage)

A detailed account of one of the bloodiest battles of World War I. Between February and December 1916, the French and German armies relentlessly fought in the devastated camps around the village of Verdun.

Triumph Over Violence

Self (archive footage)

Romm pulls out all the stops in its selection of documentary material to draw the viewer not only into absolute horror about fascism and nazism in the 1920s–1940s Europe, but also to a firm conviction that nothing of the sort should be allowed to happen again anywhere in the world.

Doomsday: World War I

Self (archive footage)

The First World War - carnage on a scale never-before seen. But how did it all start? And how did some key figures of WWII fare in the earlier war?

Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen

Self (archive footage)

The story of Queen Elizabeth II in her own words, featuring never-before-seen home movies.

Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

Delhi Durbar

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

Forgotten Treasure

Self (archive footage)

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short highlights the film preservation efforts of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Several scenes from early newsreels are shown.

The Three Kings of 1936

Self

A compelling and detailed documentary exploring the extraordinary and turbulent events of 1936 for the British monarchy-a pivotal year that saw three different kings sit on the throne in quick succession: the aging King George V, the controversial and short-lived Edward VIII, and the duty-bound George VI. Through painstakingly restored archival imagery and expert analysis, the film brings to life the constitutional crisis and personal dramas that reshaped the House of Windsor and the future of the United Kingdom forever.

The Guns of August

Self (archive footage)

Traces the origins and actions of World War I, from the funeral of Britain's King Edward VII to the Versailles Treaty.

Calcutta Pageant

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

The Fight For Peace

Self (archive footage)

A documentary about the threat of war breaking out in Europe, focusing on Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini.

The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty

Self (in Ceremonial Carriage, Not Visible) (archive footage)

A compilation of newsreels shot between 1913 and 1917 - the years leading up to the Russian Revolution.

The Film That Was Lost

Self (archive footage)

In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.

Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

Self (archive footage)

The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary. From British Pathé TV's Royalty Collection.

Delhi Durbar and Coronation

Jaw-dropping pomp and pageantry at the 1911 Delhi Durbar

Afternoon Tea in the Gardens of Clarence House

Self

Several members of European Royalty, including the Duke and Duchess of York, and Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, seated round a tea-table in the grounds of Clarence House.

Our King Emperor and Queen Empress Hold a Durbar in Delhi

King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.

With Our King and Queen Through India

Self (archive footage)

The film records the 12 December 1911 celebrations in India which marked the coronation of George V and Mary of Teck and their proclamation as Emperor and Empress of India.