Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.
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Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.
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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi (1921)
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi (1922)
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
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The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi (1922)
The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour
