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Archive films of the Investiture of Prince Charles

Archive films

A 20 year old, Prince Charles

Our original footage captures the major moments in the investiture. From reactions to the announcement, to the grandeur of the ceremony and Prince Charles' three-day tour of Wales.

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    Preparations

    The town prepares for the ceremony at Caernarfon Castle.

  • Protests

    Not everyone in Wales welcomed the investiture.

  • The bombings

    The nationalist campaign against the investiture.

  • The ceremony

    Millions of people throughout the world watched the ceremony in glorious colour.

  • Views from the crowds

    Interviews with the people who had gathered for the event.

  • The tour

    After the investiture, the young Prince set out on a three-day tour of Wales.


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