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"Impossible to carry" - part 7 of our series on the Abdication crisis
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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 Streeter and Royal commentator, James Taylor explore:
- The "last supper" where the Prime Minister tries to convince the King to stay but is denied a bed for the night
- The Duke of York and his last-minute preparations for the crown
- The Cabinet's rush to prepare the legislation for Abdication
- Baldwin's surprisingly spectacular Commons performance and the beginnings of the romantic myth of the crisis
- Queen Mary's subtle sign of support for the government
- The arrangements for Edward's future including title and income
- Edward's master piece of a broadcast to the nation
Although Edward has now left the throne, this is not the end of the series. Next week we shall explore the aftermath.
25 епізодів
Manage episode 463568799 series 3609391
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 Streeter and Royal commentator, James Taylor explore:
- The "last supper" where the Prime Minister tries to convince the King to stay but is denied a bed for the night
- The Duke of York and his last-minute preparations for the crown
- The Cabinet's rush to prepare the legislation for Abdication
- Baldwin's surprisingly spectacular Commons performance and the beginnings of the romantic myth of the crisis
- Queen Mary's subtle sign of support for the government
- The arrangements for Edward's future including title and income
- Edward's master piece of a broadcast to the nation
Although Edward has now left the throne, this is not the end of the series. Next week we shall explore the aftermath.
25 епізодів
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1 Q&A: the Abdication crisis 1:29:29
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1 "Why is he so weak?" Part 8 of our series on the Abdication crisis 1:13:45
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1 "Impossible to carry" - part 7 of our series on the Abdication crisis 1:13:18
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1 "A pretty kettle of fish" - part 6 of our Abdication crisis series 1:20:21
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1 "The King's Party" - part 5 of our Abdication crisis series 1:23:25
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1 "No, Prime Minister" - part 4 of our Abdication crisis series 1:22:54
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1 The summer of love - part 3 of our series on the Abdication crisis 1:15:34
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1 Long live the King! Part 2 of our series on the Abdication crisis, featuring Adrian Phillips 1:22:13
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1 The libertine and the lotus - the meeting of Edward and Wallis 1:12:52
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1 "Recollections may vary" - exploring Harry and Meghan withdrawal from the Royal family part 2 of 2 1:16:23
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1 "Recollections may differ" - exploring Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from the Royal family, part 1 of 2 1:14:23
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