Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Frank Badgley
Studio ONF | NFB
Language EN

Cast & Crew

King George VI of the United Kingdom

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Himself

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Herself

Rupert Lucas

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

The Royal Visit was released on November 18, 1939.

The runtime of The Royal Visit is 1h 27m.

The Royal Visit is a Documentary movie.

The Royal Visit is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Royal Visit was directed by Frank Badgley.

The main cast of The Royal Visit includes King George VI of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Rupert Lucas.

The Royal Visit is originally in English.