Prince Edward
Crown in Crisis: Abdication
After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII became the first British monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He made this choice after the British government and the Church of England condemned his decision to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson. On the evening of December 11th, 1936, Edward gave a radio address to the public, in which he explained his reasoning for leaving behind the throne. The broadcast was expected but still shocking.
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Prince Philip: Enigma
From military service to the royal family, Prince Philip is not your run of the mill stiff upper lip royalty by any means. Walking two steps behind Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth ever since she became Queen in 1952, Philips's loyalty and service are undoubted. For many years before then and many years since he has been the supporting man, husband and father that the Royal Family has needed him to be. For over six decades he has fulfilled his duty as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Over the years his personality has shone through in his charitable work and public appearances. His quick wit and charm have endeared him to many– and sometimes got him into trouble, but he will always be admired for his service to both the queen and country.
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The Late Queen's Husband
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in British history. Throughout Her Majesty’s life, she was surrounded by influential people that left their mark in time. During her reign, she has seen World Wars, presidential assassinations, moon landings, disasters and many other memorable events.
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The Exiled Windsors
The year; 1936. Behind the doors of 10 Downing street. Controversy. Suspicion. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin has a difficult decision to make. The King of England, and of Great Britain, is infatuated with divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. The King has been showering his mistress with extravagant gifts, a warning to the security services of possible blackmail. Fears grow, too, of his association with fascist sympathisers, and the possibility the king could attempt to overthrow the government to keep his seat of power on the throne. At the very least, would the affair trigger civil unrest and turmoil in an already unstable country. The Prime Minister must make that difficult decision. To spy on the head of state, the monarch, is an extraordinarily controversial and intrusive act, but Baldwin finally gives the order. The British intelligence service began to spy on the King. And so began one of the greatest constitutional crises in centuries… Edward and Wallis - The Exiled Windsors.
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