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Q&A: the Abdication crisis
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...
"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. Painfully for Edward, he must wait several long months before he can ...
"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...
"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...
"The King's Party" - part 5 of our Abdication crisis series
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...
"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...
Your questions answered (Twixmas special)
What are your burning Royal history questions? Over twixmas, Gareth will do his best to answer them...
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 ...
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 libertine and the lotus - the meeting of Edward and Wallis
This episode was originally part of the "Royal Revolutions" series, broadcast in December 2024.The love affair between Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson could never have bee...
"Recollections may vary" - exploring Harry and Meghan withdrawal from the Royal family part 2 of 2
Today marks the paperback release of “Spare” – the tell all biography written by the Duke of Sussex. It’s now been some years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex anno...
"Recollections may differ" - exploring Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from the Royal family, part 1 of 2
Today marks the paperback release of “Spare” – the tell all biography written by the Duke of Sussex. It’s now been some years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex anno...
Did the "Princes in the Tower" survive? Our take on Langley's missing princes...
A year ago, the world was rocked by the release of the “missing Princes project” interim findings. A new book and TV documentary on the “Princes in the Tower” followe...
Introduction - explaining the Royal History Geeks podcast
Welcome to the Royal History Geeks podcast. This is a "catch all" channel where we post content from all our other series. That said, there will be some original con...
The reign and death of Elizabeth II: one year on reflections
Gone but never forgotten.It's been one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter reflect on the ...
Reflections on the coronation of Charles III
A special bonus episode in the "Coronation catastrophes" podcast.Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter, discuss the coronation of King Ch...
The coronation of catastrophes - the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria (Coronation of catastrophes episode 4)
In 1838, Britain was in the midst of a new dawn. Following the years of George III’s mental illness and the debauchery of his sons, a new, young Queen had come to the...
This is MY moment - Queen Caroline gate crashes George IV's coronation (Coronation catastrophes episode 3)
The marriage between George IV and Caroline of Brunswick was doomed from the start. Their mutual dislike - which festered from their first meeting - was about the onl...
Get me to the church on time - Henry VIII's haste to be crowned a married man (Coronation catastrophes episode 2)
When Henry VIII ascended the throne in 1509 he was weeks shy of his 18th birthday. Most would have assumed that the young King would be crowned alone.However, shortly...
Cut the consort - the Queenless coronation of Henry VII (Coronation catastrophes episode 1)
After his ultimate and unlikely victory at Bosworth in August 1485, many expected Henry VII to quickly marry the Princess Elizabeth of York. This would have restored ...
Gareth Russell on the life of the Queen Mother
In Gareth's new book "Do Let's Have Another Drink" the late Queen Mother steps forth as a figure of fun, a staunch defender of tradition and a woman you did not want t...
The Gareth Russell interview
Gareth Russell is emerging as one of the strongest narrative historians of a generation. He has penned books on Catherine Howard, the history of English Kings and the...
Dr Owen Emmerson on the history of Hever Castle and what it mean to Anne Boleyn
Royal History Geeks caught up with Dr Owen Emmerson, residents historian and castle supervisor at Hever Castle.The magnificent Hever Castle was the home of Anne Boleyn...
The real Margaret Beaufort with Nicola Tallis and Nathen Amin
Lady Margaret Beaufort was the mother of Henry VII. She played a vital role in establishing the Tudor dynasty on the throne of England. In recent years, she has been...
The Alison Weir interview
It was an immense privilege to sit down (over zoom) with historian and novelist, Alison Weir.Alison is responsible for some of the best researched 'narrative history' ...
