Queen Mary

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

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.

Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th-century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?

What better way to share and enjoy your visit to the Spruce Goose and Queen Mary than with this exciting and educational video program. Tour in and around these engineering marvels, including interior views not seen on the public tours. Plus, you will learn the fascinating history of each with priceless old documentary film and still pictures.

Jaw-dropping pomp and pageantry at the 1911 Delhi Durbar

Various shots of the Coronation procession for King George V.

Queen Mary, King George in the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet, members of the Royal family, a clergyman, and other unidentified people are walking in procession into St. Margaret's Church, Westminster. The occasion is probably "Remembrance Day," Aug. 4, 1918, the fourth anniversary of World War I. The Royal family, joined by the two Houses of Parliament and representatives of the overseas dominions and of the U.S., attend a special service of remembrance and rededication. Queen Alexandra and the Duke of Connaught follow Queen Mary and King George; Princess Mary, wearing a white collar, and Princess Victoria follow. In the second sequence, the Royal party leaves the church followed by members of Parliament. Final sequence consists of brief shots of colonial troops with a British officer.

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.

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

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

The King kisses Queen Mary on her return from inspecting tanks. Included on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion".

Soldiers in France demonstrate the workings of a tank to Queen Mary. Included on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion".

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

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.