The Royal Visit

Synopsis

This feature documentary offers a complete record of the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The film opens as the royal couple makes a stop in Québec city, where Premier Duplessis greets them. They then visit Montréal and meet mayor Camilien Houde. A visit to Ottawa brings them to Parliament, where Prime Minister MacKenzie King is present. The visit continues throughout Ontario, the prairies, and western Canada. The Royal couple also makes a brief stop in Washington and meets President Franklin Roosevelt. They then stop in on the Maritime provinces before boarding a Royal yacht for the journey back to England.

Main Cast

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Himself

Age : 56 | Popularity : 3%

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Herself

Age : 101 | Popularity : 7%

Rupert Lucas

Narrator

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Frank Badgley
Department	Role	Name

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