A Wonderful Welcome (1931)

Full title reads: “Kingston, Jamaica. A wonderful welcome. Every man, woman and child who could get there, turned out to greet the Prince of Wales during short visit to Jamaica en route to South America.“ Kingston, Jamaica. Travel shots along roads. Jamaican police line the streets to hold back crowds. Crowds cheer as the Prince’s car travels past. Car drives past statue of Queen Victoria. Pan down front of Church building. Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) comes out of Church wearing a straw boater. He shakes hands with various dignitaries. The Prince appears at an open space, he raises his hat and many people in the crowd do the same. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection,