The British Council Movies

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

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

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

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

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

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

Following the recuperation and treatment of patient Frank Thompson, 'Papworth Village Settlement' is an account of the varied medical and social...

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

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

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.

Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

Amateur film of a road trip through northeastern India, showing traditional dances and a gigantic flower float.

The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.