Japanese Prince Visits British Royal Family: ’Banzai!’ (1930) | British Pathé

Check out this extraordinary footage from 1930 of Japanese Prince Takamatsu (brother of Emperor Shōwa) and his wife, Princess Kikuko, on a honeymoon visit to Britain to meet with King George V and Queen Mary of Teck. The couple are initially greeted, however, by Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), Princess Mary (later Princess Royal) and Prince George (Duke of Kent). For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating