Edward VII Visits Belfast

The King's first visit to Ireland's second city - where he unveils Belfast's iconic Queen Victoria statue.

Royal Visit of the Cardiff Industrial and Fine Art Exhibition

Newsreel coverage of the Prince and Princess of Wales' visit of the 1896 Cardiff Exhibition. Now a lost film, it's considered the first time the British Royal Family was filmed.

Olympic Games in Athens

Jeux olympiques d’Athènes depicts events at the 1906 Athens Olympics (or Intercalated Games), the first of the Games known to be filmed.

Olympic Games

During the recent Olympic games, held in the city of Loudon. Pathe was granted sole rights to take pictures for the cinematograph of the national games, and the success with which they met in obtaining a clear view of the principal events can easily be judged by those who are fortunate enough to see this film. The first picture shows the grand stand, crowded to its capacity with thousands of enthusiastic fans. In the royal box is the King and Queen, who appear to take a lively interest in the different events. It is an inspiring scene to see...

Le prince de Galles

Lost film from 1892, directed by Louis Lumière and starring King Edward VII.