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Royal roundup: Sept 2025 - one Donald, two Dukes, three Duchesses and 5000 years of female monarchy
Episode 25
Join us as we review the Royal comings and goings of September 2025.
From the sad death of the Duchess of Kent to the bells and whistles of Trump's st…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Q&A: the Abdication crisis
Episode 24
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 Roya…
1 year, 3 months ago
"Why is he so weak?" Part 8 of our series on the Abdication crisis
Episode 23
The reign of King Edward VIII is over. Now, the newly created Duke of Windsor begins his exile. Painfully for Edward, he must wait several long mon…
1 year, 3 months ago
"Impossible to carry" - part 7 of our series on the Abdication crisis
Episode 22
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…
1 year, 3 months ago
"A pretty kettle of fish" - part 6 of our Abdication crisis series
Episode 21
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…
1 year, 4 months ago
"The King's Party" - part 5 of our Abdication crisis series
Episode 20
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 …
1 year, 4 months ago
"No, Prime Minister" - part 4 of our Abdication crisis series
Episode 19
As Wallis Simpson awaits her divorce hearing, the Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin, pleads with Edward VIII to change course. From that moment, the r…
1 year, 4 months ago
Your questions answered (Twixmas special)
Episode 18
What are your burning Royal history questions? Over twixmas, Gareth will do his best to answer them...
1 year, 4 months ago
The summer of love - part 3 of our series on the Abdication crisis
Episode 17
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 fo…
1 year, 5 months ago
Long live the King! Part 2 of our series on the Abdication crisis, featuring Adrian Phillips
Episode 16
The second part in our series on the Abdication crisis of 1936.
Edward VIII ascends the throne and immediately begins a subtle but determined campaig…
1 year, 5 months ago