As Prince Charles, the longest serving heir apparent, ascends the throne as King, those who know him well, who have worked for and with him, discuss what he has achieved as Prince of Wales and what he will bring to the role as the new Monarch.

The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.

A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

This portait of life on the tea plantations is decidedly rosy – clearly, there are no exploited workers here. However, the film provides an intriguing overview of tea production – from the planting of tea seeds to the final shipping of the precious leaves across the globe.