All Episodes
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The libertine and the lotus - the meeting of Edward and Wallis
The love affair between Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson could never have been a truly private matter. But when their relationship began in 1934 few could have predicted t...
Royal Revolutions - BTS with Catherine Ibbotson
Royal Revolutions is the brand new podcast from Royal History Geeks. Season 1 focuses on the Abdication Crisis of 1936.In this bonus episode, Catherine Ibbotson - the...
Long live the King! Part 2 of our series on the Abdication crisis (featuring Adrian Phillips)
The second part in our series on the Abdication crisis of 1936. Edward VIII ascends the throne and immediately begins a subtle but determined campaign to position Wall...
The summer of love - part 3 of our series on the Abdication crisis
As the events of 1936 heat up, the King abandons the traditional Balmoral summer for a pleasure cruise of the Balkans. The world media goes crazy for pictures of the ...
"No, Prime Minister..." - part 4 of our Abdication crisis series
As Wallis Simpson awaits her divorce hearing, the Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin, pleads with Edward VIII to change course. From that moment, the relationship betwee...
"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 f...
"A pretty kettle of fish" - part 6 of our Abdication crisis series
In this episode we pause the continuity of the crisis to take a look at how the events of 1936 affected members of the Royal family.Despite it having huge repercussion...
"Impossible to carry" - part 7 of our series on the Abdication crisis
After six weeks of build up, it is finally time to explore the actual Abdication of Edward VIII - the only truly voluntary surrendering of the throne in history.It thi...
"Why is he so weak?" Part 8 of our series on the Abdication crisis
The reign of King Edward VIII is over. Now, the newly created Duke of Windsor begins his exile. And painfully for him, he must wait several long months before he can...
Abdication crisis Q&A
In the final part of our series on the Abdication crisis of 1936, we answer your questions.With Royal History Geeks creator, Gareth Streeter and Royal commentator, Jam...
