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Jul 7, 2022 · Inside Traitor King and the Case That Edward VIII Was a Nazi Sympathizer. In his new book, historian Andrew Lownie marshals evidence from German documents to argue that Wallis Simpson and...
- Erin Vanderhoof
- The Suez Crisis
- Lord Altrincham Disrespects The Monarchy
- Edward VIII Cozies Up to Hitler
- The Controversy of Prince Philip
On October 29, 1956, Israeli armed forces pushed into Egypt toward the Suez Canal three months after Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the canal to help fund a dam across the Nile River, initiating the Suez Crisis. Nasser’s move dealt a harsh blow to the British. The 120-mile canal, a commercial shipping hub connecting the Mediterr...
Lord Altrincham, later known as John Grigg when he disclaimed his title in 1963, was a writer and British politician. He jumped into the spotlight in August 1957 when he published a scathing article in his own paper, National and English Review, of Queen Elizabeth II. He specifically criticized her public persona and voice, calling her style of spe...
Edward VIII became King of England after the death of his father, George V. He ruled for less than a year, abdicating the throne in 1936 in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. At the time, the Church of the England—which is led by the monarch—did not allow divorces. Therefore, King Edward VIII had a choice: love or the crown? He ch...
Much of season two of The Crowndives into the personal life of Prince Philip, examining his past and present demons. Shown as a cheating, partying womanizer, Philip in real life was linked to numerous women—including two dancers—but neither the Prince nor the women have ever confirmed their relations. The controversy swirling around the Prince does...
Prince of Wales at that time, Edward was also believed to be sympathetic towards Britain’s fascist leader, Sir Oswald Mosley — who, in turn, proved a strong supporter during the abdication...
Jan 2, 2024 · Rumors that the former king was a Nazi sympathizer ran rampant across the world. Once World War II officially began, the Duke became a liability to his family. Once France fell under Nazi control, the Duke and Duchess traveled to Madrid where the Germans attempted to use them as pawns in an ill-fated plan to gain control of the British government.
- Caroline Redmond
Though no one can say for sure exactly why Edward brought his wife to meet Hitler, it's safe to say he at least sympathized with some part of the Nazi regime, which makes him, in the most...
Jan 12, 2017 · The Crown begins in 1947, 11 years after Edward VIII (David Windsor, a.k.a. the Duke of Windsor) has abdicated the throne of England to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American woman. For ...
Apr 30, 2021 · Was the Duke a sympathizer of the Nazi? Edward was a sort of Prince who mixed with ordinary men and women and was a vigorous supporter of the social welfare of the people. During the era of...
