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How did the British royals survive WW1?

History Extra podcast
History Extra podcast
Episode • Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 10m

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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