Royal History Geeks

83:30

The Lord's wrath: exploring Earl Spencer's...

Royal History Geeks ·

2026/09/25

Earl Spencer, brother of the Diana, Princess of Wales has hit headlines with the release of his sensational new memoir. We explore his motivation, credibility and the potential impact on the House of Windsor.

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78:15

LIVE episode: More on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Royal History Geeks ·

2026/05/25

We went live to talk about the ongoing investigation and the papers exploring Andrew's appointment as trade representative. This episode is presented as recorded without major editing.

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65:09

Royal roundup May 2026 - is William a Christian, the...

Royal History Geeks ·

2026/05/23

As William attempts to reassure the public that he is committed to the Church of England, others raise questions about his ability to serve as supreme governor.The working Royals assembled to mark the centenary of Elizabeth II. But onlookers note the lack of young blood in their ranks.Meanwhile, the King and Queen embark on a controversial state visit to the United States.We discuss all this and more in the latest Royal roundup.

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57:43

The Sussex situation, May 2026

Royal History Geeks ·

2026/05/10

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are rarely out of the news. Recent months have seen critics decry the "failure" of their commercial ventures. Harry has intervened in global politics and the duchess described herself as the most trolled woman of the last decade.We discuss recent events and what the ongoing Sussex saga means for the monarchy.

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53:36

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the ongoing saga

Royal History Geeks ·

2026/04/29

We recap the latest events and reactions in the ever-unfolding drama around the former Duke of York. As revelations continue to surface we analyse the consequences for the wider Royal family and the legacy of Elizabeth II.

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40:45

RHG reacts to Andrew's arrest

Royal History Geeks ·

2026/02/20

Unedited and unpolished. What does this mean for Andrew? What does this mean for the monarchy?

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76:38

Royal Roundup Dec 2025-Jan 2026: The Royals at Xmas,...

Royal History Geeks ·

2026/02/07

Christmas represents a high-profile time in the Royal calendar, as the world watches the family make their way to church on Christmas Day. Recent weeks however, have also given us plenty of unexpected events to discuss. The Queen bravely shares her story of an incident of assault. The King offers a (somewhat, but not very) controversial message, and James and Gareth express some sympathy for the Duchess of Sussex.We also caught up with Philippa Lacey from British History Tours, who is

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51:54

The vagaries and history of Royal titles: With Jason...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/12/29

The King's decision to strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of all Royal accolades has raised serious questions about the way styles and titles work in Britain. We had the pleasure of catching up with Jason Loch, an expert on the British constitution, to discuss the intricacies and history of the title system.Unfortunately the interview is a little quiet, so put your volume up when you listen.You can read Jason's work at his blog: https://venerablepuzzle.wordpress.com/Jason was also kind

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80:10

Royal Roundup November 2025: The Royals remember,...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/12/19

November was another busy month in Royal news. Royal commentator James Taylor joins RHG creator Gareth Streeter to discuss the stories that hit headlines in recent weeks.Following the Andrew fallout, the Royal finances are inevitably back under the spotlight. Meghan continues to divide opinion with her content. The Royal assemble at the cenotaph to remember our heroic veterans. We discuss a range of new books including a new publication by Diana's former private secretary.We also

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80:44

The Andrew formerly known as "Prince" - a Royal...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/11/12

To prevent our October 2025 "Royal roundup" being dominated by the fall of the Yorks, we have devoted an entire bonus episode to the topic.We discuss the events that led up to Andrew's fall, the sanctions placed upon him and impact on the future of the monarchy.Apologies for the slightly dodgy sound in places. Hopefully it doesn't impact enjoyment.

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66:11

Royal roundup October 2025: a King defends faith and...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/11/12

The King and Queen make an historic visit to the Vatican with the King, head of the Church of England praying publicly with the Bishop of Rome. William gives a controversial - and unexpected - interview to Eugene Levy and hints at changes to come under his watch. Join us as we review the Royal month that was October.We also spoke to Royal historian Gareth Russell about the North America release of his groundbreaking book: "The Six loves of James I".In order to prevent this month being

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78:55

Royal roundup: Sept 2025 - one Donald, two Dukes,...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/10/01

Join us as we review the Royal comings and goings of September 2025.From the sad death of the Duchess of Kent to the bells and whistles of Trump's state visits, September was saturated with Royal news. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were back in the headlines. Toward the end of the month, the Duchess of York saw any credibility she had managed to claw back crumble as unfortunate emails came back to haunt her.In this month's "history corner" we speak to Dr Elizabeth Norton, author of

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89:29

Q&A: the Abdication crisis

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/02/11

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.

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73:45

"Why is he so weak?" Part 8 of our series on the...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/02/04

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 episode briefly explores the aftermath of the Abdication crisis. During this episode, RHG founder Gareth Streeter and Royal commentator James Taylor explore: The immediate 'logistics' around the Duke's relocation A glimpse of happiness at the end of the worst year of Queen Mary's lifeThe

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73:18

"Impossible to carry" - part 7 of our series on the...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/01/28

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 nightThe Duke of York and his last-minute preparations for the crownThe Cabinet's rush to prepare the legislation for AbdicationBaldwin's

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80:21

"A pretty kettle of fish" - part 6 of our Abdication...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/01/21

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 premier pedigree were not major players in the crisis (apart from the King, of course). However, this is a ROYAL history podcast so we wanted to take a moment to look at events from the family's vantage point.In this episode, RHG founder Gareth Streeter and Royal commentator James Taylor

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83:25

"The King's Party" - part 5 of our Abdication crisis...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/01/14

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 5th of December, it looked as if a flicker of public support might light a path for his survival.In the latest episode of "Royal Revolutions", RHG founder Gareth Streeter and Royal commentator James Taylor discuss:Wallis's tumultuous escape from Britain to FranceThe motivations of the King's

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82:54

"No, Prime Minister" - part 4 of our Abdication...

Royal History Geeks ·

2025/01/08

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 becomes an official issue of government business and the event can truly be called a constitutional crisis.In the latest episode of our series on the abdication crisis, James Taylor and Gareth Streeter discuss:The King’s attitude toward the Prime Minister and the governmentWallis’s divorce and the

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1:59

Your questions answered (Twixmas special)

Royal History Geeks ·

2024/12/27

What are your burning Royal history questions? Over twixmas, Gareth will do his best to answer them...

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75:34

The summer of love - part 3 of our series on the...

Royal History Geeks ·

2024/12/24

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 pressure begins to get too much for Wallis. In this episode, Royal commentator James Taylor joins RHG founder, Gareth Streeter to discuss: Churchill's "failure" to tell the King and Wallis what they want to hearEdward's "sulky" attitude toward his dutiesWhy someone, please, in the name of mercy,

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