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How did the British royals survive WW1?
Episode 1145

How did the British royals survive WW1?

Heather Jones discusses the role of the British royal family during the First World War.

HistoryExtra podcast · Immediate

September 27, 20211h 8m

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Show Notes

While many European royals faced abdications and revolutions during the First World War, the British monarchy not only survived the conflict, but was strengthened by it. Historian Heather Jones discusses her new book, For King and Country, which explores the royal family’s role during the war.

 

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