The Russian fleet was hopeless. Steaming through the North Sea, to go to fight Japan, they saw a group of English fishing boats, thought they were Japanese warships and opened fire on them.
When Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman was asked about the photograph he said, 'Do you want to know what the King and I were talking about? We were discussing whether halibut is better boiled or baked.'
Victoria was an absolute termagant. She was selfish-- a real dog in in the manger and treated her son and her people horribly. No wonder Prince Albert seemed to have no will to live having to put up with that all the time.
The looming catastrophe of The Great War, a wound to European man greater than the Black Death. Partly from human choices. Partly from the tragedy inherent in earthly life.
Edward 7th and Alexandra met by arrangement in September 1861 and in December 1861, it was obvious that Alexandra was pregnant and Bertie was furiously confronted by his father Prince Albert who passed away shortly after. The disagreement was masked by suggesting it was a dalliance by Bertie with an actress, to preserve the dignity of both the Royal Families. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly left with the foster parents. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Bertie and eventually they married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family members. Irrefutable DNA evidence.
What is not known is that Prince Bertie and Princess Alexandra (of Denmark) had, prior to their marriage, consummated their relationship and by December 1861, her pregnancy was obvious. Prince Albert furiously confronted Bertie which was covered up by suggesting it was a fling with an actress, to protect the virtue of the Danish Royal Family and the moral standing of Queen Victoria. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly left with the foster parents. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Bertie and eventually they married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants recently discovered the irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them.
Kong Christian den niende of Denmark was called the Father in Law of Europe because he succeeded in creating monarchies in Greece, Norway, and marrying his daughters to Queen Victoria's son and the Tsar of Russia. They were quite poor but influential!
Very unlikely that the Danish bonde could understand enough English to converse with his illustrious foreign visitors. Even 100 years later, it was not possible!
Queen Alexandra was a beautiful woman. My great uncle met her at the end of the war, as a young soldier from Australia. She was selling poppies. He said he had no money because their pay had not come through. She gave him one. He said she was beautiful!
Queen Alexandra was a generous lady. She kept a supply of £5 notes to slip in to letters asking for help. But when she received her new bundle of notes she would just put the remainder of the previous batch in a hat box.
The eldest and initially illigitimate son of King Edward 7th and Queen Alexandra, was born unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned in South Africa, in June 1862. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives.
In December 1861, it was obvious that Alexandra of Denmark was pregnant after her meeting with Prince Edward in September 1861. Prince Albert furiously confronted Edward with the official reason being that Edward had sex with an actress. So the dignity and good standing of the Royal Family was less harmed by this explanation. Albert passed away shortly after. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862 their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Zero distance DNA evidence.
In September 1861 Edward and Princess Alexandra (of Denmark) met and by December 1861, her pregnancy was obvious. It is officially revealed Prince Albert furiously confronted Edward allegedly because of an actress but that was a cover to protect the Moral Standing of Queen Victoria and the Royal Family members. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Irrefutable DNA evidence.
Edward and Princess Alexandra (of Denmark) met in September 1861. In December 1861, she was now obviously pregnant, hence the Prince Albert furiously confronted Edward and passed shortly after. The official reason concerned an actress but it was a question of Royal Morality and the Reputation of Queen Victoria and the Royal Family members. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Zero distance DNA evidence.
Novel that plans for a channel tunnel were being discussed way back in Edward VII's reign? Apparently the idea goes back to the early 1800's. A decade after this serial aired, the project was signed off. I just love the history lessons given in this all the way through.
It's a wonder that Edward VII had time to be king, since he spent so much time in Paris chasing after can can dancers. His grandson Edward VII was very much like him. Except that he chased after married women.
Lovely Felicity Kendall.... straight from this wonderful series into the next... trading in her corset and bustle for jeans and a T-shirt in the "Good Life".... 😊
Not only is this a splendid serial, but it's a great lesson in modern history. All my memories on the subject are coming back to me as names and situations are mentioned throughout the dialogue. I was in Grammar school in the early 70's and MH was part of our curriculum; it has remained one of my favourite topics ever since.
It’s important to remember that dramas aren’t documentaries and they won’t always be completely accurate. I would rate this series 7 out of ten for accuracy, but for the performances of Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Robert Hardy and Annette Crosbie I would give it 10. Overall it’s an 8 out of ten. It’s much better than modern day costume dramas which don’t even attempt to be accurate and are poorly written and cast generally. In the 60s and 70s dramas like this were often made, it was a better time for historical drama
The depiction of King Edward by Timothy West was well written and brilliantly acted, it was also accurate. However, the depiction of the Kaiser was inaccurate, he was arrogant but he was also childlike in many ways. Wilhelm could be brilliant at times, he was also very witty but he was restless, unable to relax, without any level of seriousness, without any desire for hard work or the ability to see things through. The way the part is written and acted gives a false impression. It’s true that Wilhelm’s political meddling had dire consequences and helped pave the way for WWl but he had no idea what it would really lead to.
The focus on this series was Queen Victoria, Edward and Alix and Annette Crosbie, Timothy West and Helen Ryan were all excellent. There were many fine actors playing British political figures and doing a good job. However many characters were poorly researched and not well written. The depiction of Kaiser Wilhelm wasn’t very well rounded, the Kaiser was arrogant but witty and this didn’t come across. Still the focus was on the three main characters
Wacky hijinks to ensue with the Bertie and Willy Show !
Nice to see Dr Watson doing his part serving King and Country .
did they do a 2nd series for this show?
Victoria with her hair loose reminds me of Morticia Addams.
Helen Ryan is an extraordinarily fine actress.
Lovely to see the great Joyce Carey as Lady Chesterfield.
The Russian fleet was hopeless. Steaming through the North Sea, to go to fight Japan, they saw a group of English fishing boats, thought they were Japanese warships and opened fire on them.
When Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman was asked about the photograph he said, 'Do you want to know what the King and I were talking about? We were discussing whether halibut is better boiled or baked.'
Despite the King's wish, the coronation dinner was cancelled. As much as was possible was saved but most of it was given to local charities.
If she had kept Bertie busier with work, he may have had less free time and then might have stayed out of trouble and frolicked around less!
the granada international logo at the end was used until 2012
Edward the seventh and the fall of eagles are the two best programs ever
Victoria was an absolute termagant. She was selfish-- a real dog in in the manger and treated her son and her people horribly. No wonder Prince Albert seemed to have no will to live having to put up with that all the time.
I have finished watching all 13 eps and I must say this was a beautiful series to watch
Poor Margaret as Victor would have said I don’t believe it !
its him breathing while dead for me. Im sorry it's taking me out, this was superb though
The looming catastrophe of The Great War, a wound to European man greater than the Black Death. Partly from human choices. Partly from the tragedy inherent in earthly life.
Was her last word Bertie?
Victoria? Yes
Watching Charles Dance as Prince Eddy is like watching the soul of Tyrion in young Tywin's body.
Wow! That trip to Egypt aged Bertie 25 years!
Too much sun can do terrible things to delicate northern skin 🤭
@@michaelmontagu3979 indeed!
Edward 7th and Alexandra met by arrangement in September 1861 and in December 1861, it was obvious that Alexandra was pregnant and Bertie was furiously confronted by his father Prince Albert who passed away shortly after. The disagreement was masked by suggesting it was a dalliance by Bertie with an actress, to preserve the dignity of both the Royal Families. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly left with the foster parents. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Bertie and eventually they married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family members. Irrefutable DNA evidence.
What is not known is that Prince Bertie and Princess Alexandra (of Denmark) had, prior to their marriage, consummated their relationship and by December 1861, her pregnancy was obvious. Prince Albert furiously confronted Bertie which was covered up by suggesting it was a fling with an actress, to protect the virtue of the Danish Royal Family and the moral standing of Queen Victoria. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly left with the foster parents. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Bertie and eventually they married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants recently discovered the irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them.
No, just NO!
@@zzzbbboooooooh, how dominant of you to suppress the irrefutable DNA evidence of the Royal Family relatives with your own limited opinion 🤔😃🤣
Helen Ryan as Alexandra was absolutely amazing.
Did it look like blood came from her nose?
Dagmar is pronounced Dowmar by the Danes ❤
Kong Christian den niende of Denmark was called the Father in Law of Europe because he succeeded in creating monarchies in Greece, Norway, and marrying his daughters to Queen Victoria's son and the Tsar of Russia. They were quite poor but influential!
The Danes say Dowmar, for Dagmar! ❤
Very unlikely that the Danish bonde could understand enough English to converse with his illustrious foreign visitors. Even 100 years later, it was not possible!
Queen Alexandra was a beautiful woman. My great uncle met her at the end of the war, as a young soldier from Australia. She was selling poppies. He said he had no money because their pay had not come through. She gave him one. He said she was beautiful!
Queen Alexandra was a generous lady. She kept a supply of £5 notes to slip in to letters asking for help. But when she received her new bundle of notes she would just put the remainder of the previous batch in a hat box.
The eldest and initially illigitimate son of King Edward 7th and Queen Alexandra, was born unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned in South Africa, in June 1862. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives.
In December 1861, it was obvious that Alexandra of Denmark was pregnant after her meeting with Prince Edward in September 1861. Prince Albert furiously confronted Edward with the official reason being that Edward had sex with an actress. So the dignity and good standing of the Royal Family was less harmed by this explanation. Albert passed away shortly after. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862 their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Zero distance DNA evidence.
In September 1861 Edward and Princess Alexandra (of Denmark) met and by December 1861, her pregnancy was obvious. It is officially revealed Prince Albert furiously confronted Edward allegedly because of an actress but that was a cover to protect the Moral Standing of Queen Victoria and the Royal Family members. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born, unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Irrefutable DNA evidence.
Edward and Princess Alexandra (of Denmark) met in September 1861. In December 1861, she was now obviously pregnant, hence the Prince Albert furiously confronted Edward and passed shortly after. The official reason concerned an actress but it was a question of Royal Morality and the Reputation of Queen Victoria and the Royal Family members. Alexandra was sent to South Africa where she met the intended foster parents and in June 1862, their son was born unannounced, baptized with an assumed name and sadly abandoned. Alexandra returned home to become engaged to Edward and later married, thus legitimising their eldest son, whose descendants have irrefutable DNA evidence of their zero distance between them and the Royal Family relatives. Zero distance DNA evidence.
R.I.P Edward vii 1841-1910 (König von Großbritannien 1901-1910) R.I.P Alexandra von Dänemark 1844-1925 (Königin von Großbritannien 1901-1910)
You see the seeds of WWI being planted here.
Victorian Era 1837-1901.
Novel that plans for a channel tunnel were being discussed way back in Edward VII's reign? Apparently the idea goes back to the early 1800's. A decade after this serial aired, the project was signed off. I just love the history lessons given in this all the way through.
I don't care to watch anything about the old lecher.
Alexandra,s sister looks like bridgerton younger sister ❤
It's a wonder that Edward VII had time to be king, since he spent so much time in Paris chasing after can can dancers. His grandson Edward VII was very much like him. Except that he chased after married women.
He was not a great king. He was too busy chasing after can can dancers.
Lovely Felicity Kendall.... straight from this wonderful series into the next... trading in her corset and bustle for jeans and a T-shirt in the "Good Life".... 😊
Not only is this a splendid serial, but it's a great lesson in modern history. All my memories on the subject are coming back to me as names and situations are mentioned throughout the dialogue. I was in Grammar school in the early 70's and MH was part of our curriculum; it has remained one of my favourite topics ever since.
12:1o A few doses of Bryonia would have helped. You'd be surprised.
Love Timothy West...
This and the Fall of Eagles were the most comprehensive and beautifully made BBC series ever made.
I know it's propaganda but the Kaiser needs a blunt.
It’s important to remember that dramas aren’t documentaries and they won’t always be completely accurate. I would rate this series 7 out of ten for accuracy, but for the performances of Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Robert Hardy and Annette Crosbie I would give it 10. Overall it’s an 8 out of ten. It’s much better than modern day costume dramas which don’t even attempt to be accurate and are poorly written and cast generally. In the 60s and 70s dramas like this were often made, it was a better time for historical drama
The depiction of King Edward by Timothy West was well written and brilliantly acted, it was also accurate. However, the depiction of the Kaiser was inaccurate, he was arrogant but he was also childlike in many ways. Wilhelm could be brilliant at times, he was also very witty but he was restless, unable to relax, without any level of seriousness, without any desire for hard work or the ability to see things through. The way the part is written and acted gives a false impression. It’s true that Wilhelm’s political meddling had dire consequences and helped pave the way for WWl but he had no idea what it would really lead to.
The focus on this series was Queen Victoria, Edward and Alix and Annette Crosbie, Timothy West and Helen Ryan were all excellent. There were many fine actors playing British political figures and doing a good job. However many characters were poorly researched and not well written. The depiction of Kaiser Wilhelm wasn’t very well rounded, the Kaiser was arrogant but witty and this didn’t come across. Still the focus was on the three main characters