Royal History Geeks Podcast
1) 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, James Taylor.
2) "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 make Wallis his Duchess. This ep...Show More
3) "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 this episode, RHG founder Gareth Str...Show More
4) "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 repercussions on their lives, Britain's premi...Show More
5) "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 for a brief moment on the 4th and ...Show More
6) "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 between the King and Mrs Simpson become...Show More
7) Your questions answered (Twixmas special)
What are your burning Royal history questions? Over twixmas, Gareth will do his best to answer them...
8) 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 King and Mrs Simpson. The pressu...Show More
9) 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 Wallis Simpson as his consort. But ev...Show More
Long live the King! Part 2 of our series on the Abdication crisis, featuring Adrian Phillips
1:22:13 | Dec 17th, 2024
10) 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 been a truly private matter. But wh...Show More