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Royal Revolutions, a Royal History Geeks podcast
Royal History Geeks
10 episodes
9 months ago
The British monarchy presents a paradox. It is one of the most stable institutions in history. Yet it has rarely been free from crisis. Royal Revolutions explores crucial moments of trial, tension and change in British Royal history. The first season is devoted to Britain's most recent Royal Revolution - the Abdication crisis of 1936.
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The British monarchy presents a paradox. It is one of the most stable institutions in history. Yet it has rarely been free from crisis. Royal Revolutions explores crucial moments of trial, tension and change in British Royal history. The first season is devoted to Britain's most recent Royal Revolution - the Abdication crisis of 1936.
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History
Society & Culture
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"The King's Party" - part 5 of our series on the Abdication crisis
Royal Revolutions, a Royal History Geeks podcast
1 hour 22 minutes
10 months ago
"The King's Party" - part 5 of our series on the Abdication crisis

When the story of the King's relationship with the twice-divorced Wallis Simpson broke in the British press, Edward VIII believed his abdication was inevitable.  But for a brief "moment" on the 4th and 5th of December, it looked as if a flicker of public support might light a path for his survival.

 

In the latest episode of "Royal Revolutions", RHG founder Gareth Streeter and Royal commentator James Taylor discuss: 

  • Wallis's tumultuous escape from Britain to France
  • The motivations of the King's supporters
  • The media reaction and hints of public support for the King
  • Why Harry Enfield ruined a teenage Gareth's life back in the 90s
  • Wallis's latest attempts to break it off with the King
  • The King's planned broadcast appeal that never aired
  • Baldwin's fears of the constitutional settlement being overturned
  • Winston Churchill's outspoken role in the crisis
  • Concerns about the legality of Wallis's divorce 

We are again joined by historian Adrian Phillips who helps us make sense of what the so-called "King's Party" was.

Royal Revolutions, a Royal History Geeks podcast
The British monarchy presents a paradox. It is one of the most stable institutions in history. Yet it has rarely been free from crisis. Royal Revolutions explores crucial moments of trial, tension and change in British Royal history. The first season is devoted to Britain's most recent Royal Revolution - the Abdication crisis of 1936.