ROYAL: King Edward VIII’s Coronation date proclaimed (1936)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit The date of King Edward VIII’s coronation is proclaimed from the balcony at St James’ Palace and Mansion House in the City on the 29th May 1936. Full Description: SLATE: Good Scenes General view of heralds and officials on balcony of St James’ Palace on balcony / General view of crowd on battlements and in courtyard / General view of soldiers in courtyard and coronation officials on balcony as King of Arms reads proclamation (not heard) / Coach passing troops as leaves St James’ palace for Mansion House / General views of crowd (many not wearing hats) / Crowd waiting for procession outside St James’ Palace Background: The date of King Edward VIII’s coronation is proclaimed from the balcony at St James’ Palace and Mansion House in the City on the 29th May 1936. Royalty; Ceremonies - Royal; Great Britain FILM ID: VLVA5498YCCI7NJOR74QJ6QYQNJO7 To license this film, visit