Assassination attempt on King Edward VIII in 1936

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Published 2015-07-02

Memorable Day has grave but happily harmless sequel. New Colours for the Guards and an impressive speech by His Majesty ... them immediately afterwards a shocking revolver incident on Constitution Hill ... The whole Empire rejoices that no hurt was done to it's devoted Sovereign King Edward VIII.

Close shot of the King in uniform riding onto Hyde Park. Parade ground. His uniform is Grenadier Guards. The King rides up the lines of Grenadiers and Scots Guards. Shot of dais and Queen Mary, Duchess of York, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on same. The King salutes. Other members of the Royal Family are present. Close shot of Princesses with mothers (mostly rear view). Shot of the colours being dipped as they march past the King. The King walks onto platform and the ceremony is performed with the Chaplain of the forces. He consecrates the colours. The King then addresses the troops. Close shots of the King speaking. The King then presents the new colours. The colours are marched in slow time. Shot of the marchpast . Close shot of the troops marching past the King who is taking the salute. (This is an impressive shot although only the back of the King is seen). Very good close shot of the Guards marching past the camera. The King rides off. Static shots of the incident on the hill. Scenic shot of Constitution Hill. Men and detectives talking (these shots are before the static pictures). Policeman dismounted and police keep back crowd. Policeman kicks aside revolver. Shot (static) of the culprit being held by two police. Shot of 'Police Court' sign over Bow Street Court. Car drive up to same. Street scene around this area. Newsboy sells papers. Close shots of placards. CU King saluting.

NB - George McMahon was the name of the would-be assassin.

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All Comments (21)

@BCrane-ej4iq 4 years ago

"Princess Elizabeth" is something the world hasn't heard in eons.
@JohnLeePettimoreIII 6 years ago

"Revolver thrown at the King." What a very British assassination attempt. Rather polite in its own weird way.
@finight9 7 years ago

The very first click-bait.
@Chrissofa22 7 years ago

4:32 to get to assassination
@ScoutSniper3124 7 years ago

Revolver THROWN at the King, sounds like someone didn't bother with that damned firearms instruction course.
@robrogers4167 5 years ago

When you forget the ammunition, but you're there so you mite as well give it a try.
@manofwealthandtaste136 7 years ago

Ah, back in the days when we could actually afford 6 battalions of horse guards.
@Baneslayer 4 years ago

2:30 This makes me sad knowing WW II was just around the corner when he made said this........ Prophetic words....
@jackoates6418 7 years ago

My great grandfather is one of those Grenadiers on this parade. Have never seen this before.
@justclosing 7 years ago

"......during the world's struggle of 20 years ago". And 3 years later...
@roberthudson1959 3 years ago

Rather ironic to hear Edward VIII talking about duty to the empire.
@pomegranate3140 7 years ago

"Revolver thrown at the King" Now thats a headline you dont get twice.
@shmookins 6 years ago

Shame the footage turns into a still pic for the assassination part while before and after it is video.
@ronvavra 7 years ago

at least everyone's head and ears were warm.
@Fummy007 4 years ago

"I hope and indeed I pray that never again may our age, and a generation, be called upon to face such sturn and terrible days" WW2
@toddenrico2748 7 years ago

Damn, Edward needs a haircut. That fro
@kevinlongman007 8 years ago

He was actually a very popular Prince of Wales and the nation had high hopes for King Edward VIII but as history showed us the abdication was a blessing in disguise.
@wishgodgirl1903 4 years ago

These old films are a treasure...Thank you.
@HazukiScarletYui 7 years ago

"only a few of us on parade this morning, have known the awful weight of war" in just a few years, those that didn't know would be fighting for their homes and for the world
@germanpedraza8734 4 years ago

I came here to watch an Assassination attempt on King Edward VIII in 1936, and I ended with a ... Close shot of the King in uniform riding onto Hyde Park. Parade ground. His uniform is Grenadier Guards. The King rides up the lines of Grenadiers and Scots Guards. Shot of dais and Queen Mary, Duchess of York, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on same. The King salutes. Other members of the Royal Family are present. Close shot of Princesses with mothers (mostly rear view). Shot of the colours being dipped as they march past the King. The King walks onto platform and the ceremony is performed with the Chaplain of the forces. He consecrates the colours. The King then addresses the troops. Close shots of the King speaking. The King then presents the new colours. The colours are marched in slow time. Shot of the marchpast . Close shot of the troops marching past the King who is taking the salute. (This is an impressive shot although only the back of the King is seen). Very good close shot of the Guards marching past the camera. The King rides off. Static shots of the incident on the hill. Scenic shot of Constitution Hill. Men and detectives talking (these shots are before the static pictures). Policeman dismounted and police keep back crowd. Policeman kicks aside revolver. Shot (static) of the culprit being held by two police. Shot of 'Police Court' sign over Bow Street Court. Car drive up to same. Street scene around this area. Newsboy sells papers. Close shots of placards. CU King saluting.