I had no idea that David had been this disloyal and treacherous to his family and to the British people! This book is mind boggling and riveting. Thank you for selecting it.
This isn't the first book that detailed the treachery of David and Wallis. It's just the latest one and possibly has more updated information than the ones that came before it. But many of these facts were obviously recorded history and already out there. It was old news about people who are no longer alive and consequently new generations only learn about it if they are interested in history.
I seen a documentary several years ago that told about him and Germany. He wanted England to surrender and he would be back on the throne. English spies were keeping close eyes on him and Wallis. They hated going to the Bahamas.
I am so shocked by what a traitor David was. I am so glad Wallis walked into his life. Truly God working his magic. The crown found its way to the right head. I am so glad UK got QE2 because of David’s cowardice.
God working his magic while there was Bitz on England; , 6 million Jews alone were EXTERMINATED in the Camps, 7 million non-Jews were.. including gays, roma, political enemies, etc. etc. MILLIONS of young men were killed defending freedom and putting an end to the Nazis, thousands of Jewish children were put on the Transports, thousands of women were raped, thousands of children were brutalized or orphaned, not to mention the entirety of Europe went up in flames. Some f--king MAGIC or PLAN!!!
Thanks Cheere! I had read that he was sent to the Bahamas to keep him out of Britain's hair and that he was a spoiled selfish mooching brat. BUT, I had no idea the extent of his traitorous actions. Whew!
That's why the Queen Mother detested him. King George V.l was never meant to be she never forgave Edward for abdicating and causing so much stress on the family.
The lifestyle of David and Wallace in using up the hospitality of others sounds like Hypocrite Henry and his wife staying at Tyler Perry’s mansion, where she abused the staff. Harry really did inherit his personality from David.
David and Wallis were users from the start of their life together. Both were without any shame. They used everyone they could to try to get their own way, for their own benefit and to destroy England. He missed the position of king, which he CHOSE to leave, but didn't want the work involved to serve what had been the birthright he threw away so flippantly. Esau comes to mind. Esau sold his birthright (destiny) for a "mess of pottage" (a bowl of stew), personal gratification In David Windsor's case, he sold his soul (destiny) for an unwise marriage, personal gratification, and an alliance with his nation's enemy!
It seems like throughout history there has always been a weak runt in the Royal litter. Thank you for highlighting the weaknesses of this one. See Harry, there was a This One before you. 😊
My personal opinion is that Edward viii (Duke of Windsor) was the worst! I am afraid that if the monarchy survives there will be more of them. Both the Windsor's and the Spencer's have produced some dark characters. Although, King John of England (Younger brother of Richard I, the Lion Heart) was probably one of the worst "runts' before Edward viii (Duke of Windsor) How could the wealthiest country in Medieval Europe (England) loose half of what is now France? (with no mega- invader, like the Mongols) ??? Harry is terrible too! But unless something happens to William and his family and/or Charles goes totally soft in the head; I do not think that Hazbeen will be returning. Prince Andrew, at this point could probably be considered the "runt" of his generation (Mama's boy, no accountability) despite of his good beginning as a war hero.
Yes you would have just later in 1972 when david died . The Windsors had no children so Elizabeth would have been the next queen since king George died in 1952
It's actually an interesting premise for a novel. Yes QE2 would be Queen but would the UK even exist as we know it? David was a Nazi sympathizer, so many pivotal moment in the 20th century would have been under his reign.
🦘🇦🇺🦘Wow… he truly was a traitor… This rings huge alarm bells about the inherent dangers of the inherited power of a constitutional monarchy… imagine if Wallis hadn’t come along & he had stayed king with all his German sympathies… & just imagine if Hapless was the heir & Markle was the Queen in waiting… their horrendous extravagance, hypocrisy, & entitlement… it would have been totally HORRENDOUS even for us in Australia 🇦🇺🦘🦘🙀🤯😱 it’s been bad enough seeing the spoiled bratty Spare & his truly Machiavellian waste of space, parasite of a wife… I think that has made us all more ready & willing to contemplate the huge change losing the monarch as our head of state would entail… 😵💫 for us in Australia 🧐🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
Most of us (New Zealanders) had no idea what was going on. My mother, who was born in 1918, told me that the Duke of Windsor was a LOVELY man!!! Regarding his life after the war - I can remember, roughly 50 years ago, reading about the Duke's daily routine - how he had his clothes laid out for him etc etc, and I remember thinking "how boring"! A totally empty meaningless life!
@viviennehays2856 back in the day they kept all David's antics hidden, that is why so many thought it was the romance of the century. Most woman of the time were in love with the romance of David giving up everything for the woman he loved! Thank goodness it worked out for the best. I for one would not be here if he did not abdicate as my father was Jewish!
You do such a great job of sorting out all the nefarious dealings. I really enjoy listening to you and look forward to it every week. And Jada's nonsense too.
Insubordination is a good word for it. If his bro wasn't the King of England he would have been tried in a military court for desertion. When the chips were down he abandoned his military position in war and high tailed it to Portugal. So glad to see you again Cheere
I’m also shocked at the involvement of the Windsors with Germany. I just thought they traveled there and shook a few hands! Not only that but David was selfish, self absorbed, and stupid. Making demands of his country for his own ends was absurd! This is in the middle of a WAR! It’s not obvious to him that England had much bigger problems! Just contemplating what may have been if he hadn’t abdicated scares me.
I was born in 1948, so unaware of the abdication until quite a lot later. But at some point I remember people saying oh well it was a while ago now, let them come back. I seriously doubt these views would have been shared had the general population known of all the shenanigans the duke and Wallis were up to. Such a dangerous duo. That should include H&M so it becomes a quartet. So alike.
I agree. Many thought the RF was just being cruel and petulant when it came to those two. Would definately have a different opinion after hearing/reading this account.
A lot of their links to the Nazis and Hitler was not commonly known until sometime later so people thought it was more of a love story. David was very popular before his abdication and everyone blamed Wallis for taking him away. Thank goodness she did! Then the King and Queen proved their worth and became much more loved
I was born in 48 also. I do remember my dad speaking harshly of the duke but really didn’t get why. When you’re young you don’t take much notice . 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
The fact that David was in danger from both sides and was just so oblivious to the seriousness of the situation is so wild. He wanted to be in power, but he was so out of his depth here.
Thanks again. Close your eyes and just concentrate of the personalities, the egos and selfish nature of this individual. Seems the Windsor's have had their fair share of duffers ! Petulant beyond belief. Both married to American, who believes in coincidence?
No such thing as coincidence imo. NO ONE can convince me that Sharkle didn’t study Wallis JUST as much as she did Diana. In fact, one of her “” friends/contacts” via Hoho House Toronto also wrote a book about Wallis from Wallis’ perspective. I’ve read quite a few reviews now it’s it sounds like it was a pathetic effort. “Mills & Boon-ish “ said The independent newspaper said of her book . Anna Pasternak who, after reading about her and her books & court cases, sounds like a bit of a hustler but Wallis was published in 2019. Now I don’t remember if the hatchet job she did on Catherine- so bad was it they were ordered to remove one paragraph- had been published in Tatler before or after the publishing of the book. I’ve said years ago I didn’t understand how Markle could have tentacles and be attached to SO many media outlets for a D lister BEFORE I understood how the American PR system works & maybe is practiced elsewhere too BUT she has a habit of cosying up to dodgy people whether she’s bandwagon jumping or not.
@@michelegraham9044 I fully agree. Last night I stumbled upon a Utube video which spoke about the "yacht girls", who provided "services" to wealthy billionaires. Suddenly, a pic of Meghan on a lavish yacht appeared. The narrator spoke of her receiving from $30 to $50 thousand per trip. Meghan is the unearthed daughter of Wallis.
@@michelegraham9044Yesterday I watched the interview with Anna Pasternick about her book Wallis. She wrote a different perspective on Wallis, and her summary moved me. Recommended.
@@rt66vintage16 well I won’t be reading the book based on the reviews AND her writing horrible things about Catherine- Buckingham Palace threatened legal action + her connection to Sharkle. Was the interview on RUclips. I’d watch that.
Thank you Cheere. You do a wonderful job of reviewing their story! Sadly 😢, we are seeing history repeating itself through the traitorous behaviour of David's grandnephew and his wife. David and Wallis truly were despicable people. I'm so glad that he abdicated!
This book is a perfect and wholly accurate example of "Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times." David is that weak man that was created from his good life and he would have undoubtedly caused massively hard times.
Wallis had to have dental surgery, that's why she needed medical attention. David never wanted to be King, in letters written in the 1920s to one of his Mistresses he talked about how much he hated his job and how he had no desire to be King...the truth was David DID want to be King, but not to "Reign" he wanted to be able to do what he wanted, when he wanted without responsibilities, or doing any work. He would have been perfectly okay with being told what to do by the Nazis and allow them to do whatever they liked in order to 'keep the peace' which translates into "HIS" peace.
Oh lord they really are an awful pair aren't they? In the midst of one of the worst conflicts, still acting like brats. So many parallels to the other two. Your commentary is priceless. 🎉
One of the amazing things about this story is that the British people knew very little about David & Wallis for a very long time as the newspapers had agreed not to publish what was happening. With the internet it would be much harder to keep an affair secret. As ever, thank you Cheere for an excellent narration and critique of a fascinating chapter
Wow... the resources and man power taken up for him and he has no consideration the government is dealing with a terrifying threat. Its astonishing. If this was a novel people wouldn't believe anyone could behave like that.
Just a note to say how pleased I am that you are doing what you enjoy-reviewing two!! books here on RUclips on your channel! I was sad for you when you thought you might have to step away for awhile, or that God was having you make other decisions. Seems you have been able to juggle teaching, life, etc. and I for one am happy for you. Well done and hope all is well with your teaching, the children in their new school(s), and the rental for now.
Thank goodness it was the very strong personality of Churchill and then the equally strong Queen mother and Elizabeth in charge while David was a constant thorn in their side, insisting he come back to England, and it’s just laughable that he really believes he can re-take the throne after what he did! It’s a pity they couldn’t have put him on the moon!
10:42 Ah Boca do Inferno is a very interesting place. It's in Cascais, in the Portuguese riviera. Beautiful in the summer and true to its name (jaws of hell) during the winter storms... A lot of corpses were found nearby during WW2 as my country was fully of spies and arms dealers
As a Christian, I don't believe in reincarnation. However, when I compare Half-Wit and Methane to Wallis and David, I pause to possibly reconsider. But then again, maybe it's just genetic for Half-Wit who naturally attracted the same malevolent creature as his uncle chose.
Please don’t shout at me. Why two divorced American women can marry into the royal family cause so many awful things said, I have been to America and never met any ladies that are like these two.
I have tried to read this book and failed because I just got lost with all the names but your readings have made it a joy to listen to thank you ❤️❤️❤️🏴🏴🏴
Having studied WW2, I was aware of his treachery. The beauty of this book is the personal details. On another note, you might be interested in a channel, The Behavior Panel, which analyses an interview that Jada did for her book tour.
The private letters must have been opened in recent years because there have been a number of books written on them around now. One of Sharkle’s “friends/acquaintances “ with the connection being Hoho House published one in in 2019. It was written from Wallis’ perspective 🙄 being a feminist of course 🙄. A pathetic attempt. This same “friend “ did a hatchet job in an article on Catherine in Tatler magazine. It was so bad the magazine had to remove a whole paragraph. Sharkle tends to attach herself to dodgy characters and from the research I’ve done on this Anna Pasternak she seems another of many.
Cheere review is fantastic. Andrew Lownie is a true Historian. Cambridge Educated, courage to take a stand at his own expense to obtain records. Andrew Gold has clips of his interview with him here on YT. Some of his podcasts are also posted here. You may find it interesting. I am mightily pleased the other book reviewed by intelligent, sane people for education & entertainment.. I just have an allergy to it.. I hear their names and hives appear.
Thank you Cheere, hope the family are well. Sadly, we can see almost the exact same thing playing out on the world stage at the moment just not under such dire circumstances. History certainly does repeat itself. And The Wife also wore a dress similar to Wallis Simpsons for the ‘interview’ with the failed talk show host. Yes, the bird 🦅💩💩dress. Laughable 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Part of the reason that David was granted the Bahamas governorship was its remoteness. Communications and travel in those days was nowhere near what it is today, and it was ten times more difficult during wartime. Civilian travel and communications were monitored so that Britain was able to keep tighter rein on their activity there. Wartime also meant delays and detours in civilian travels so they couldn't just sail over to France or the US whenever they pleased because it required a lot of advance planning and official permissions. The isolation of the Bahamas appointment also meant the Windsors' access to information useful to the Nazis was nil. The property the Windsors made all the fuss about that they absolutely could not embark on this wartime refugee trip "home" - paid for by others - without things like their linens, china, crystal and silver, furniture and clothing.
Great reading, commentary, and revealing ichapter. Yrs ago I read that WC told the DofW if he did not go to the Bahamas he was not following orders and could be trid for treason. Looking forward to the next reading.
I think Wallis wanted to come to the US as part of their sojourn to the Bahamas because she was having dental issues….she eventually went to Miami( if I remember correctly)to get some dental work done…..
Spain to Portugal to England was not a "strange route", it was the ONLY route. Spain was very close to Nazi Germany and there was a very real chance he could have been kidnapped by German agents there. Although Portugal was a right wing regime, and there were spies from everywhere operating, it was marginally safer. And don't forget geography: being on the Atlantic it was easier to get him onto either a British ship or for a long-range aircraft to fly him to Southern England in relative safety. Don't forget that France had fallen so the Iberian peninsular was isolated from the rest of Europe. The GG post in the Bahamas "not coming with a knighthood" - this is rubbish, he was a royal duke, far, far higher than a mere knighthood, which he already had in spades, being a Knight of the Garter, Knight of the Thistle (the 2 highest orders of knighthood) plus a Knight of the Bath.
I think we’re two ships passing in the night. We agree but you don’t seem to realize it. I know he didn’t need the knighthood that came with the governorship, the point is, the appointment was so insignificant it didn’t even carry that. And as to the route, there was plenty of time for them to have escaped from France if they had wanted to. They waited until Spain was the only viable option so they could mix with the Germans.
Fate can be very kind sometimes. What a lucky escape poor old Britain had……. I must say that I suspect This One and his wife might be rather taken with the WEF. Thank heaven they have gone elsewhere too.
I listened to this as an audiobook and can recommend it. That said, these companion/commentary videos by Cheere and additive, insightful and hugely entertaining; I can't tell you how often I've nodded at her wise analyses and hooted with laughter at her woundingly dismissive character portraits.
I'm glad your reading this book. I also just thought, David was this King who abdicated for Wallis, and they just lived the high life in Barbados. Not a clue, about the true character of them both. The Title of the book, couldn't be more accurate. It makes you think, everything has a reason. Can you imagine if this man was on the throne, when war broke out.
Hi Cheere firstly let me say how much I throughly enjoy your book reviews! I’m not sure if you intend doing another one on the British Royal Family but I’ve almost finished reading ‘The Untold Life of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’ by Lady Colin Campbell and let me tell you the revelations in this book will curl your hair - a real page turner - amongst many other things she is the main reason why David and Wallis were never able to return to England.
This is so good, I’m following along with each chapter on audible. David and Wallis were obviously narcissists of the highest level and he used his obsession with her to his own advantage, besides I suspect that her public dominance of him was thrilling for him. I don’t think he was stupid at all, what I believe is that he was constantly manipulating every situation to his benefit.
Really really love your book reviews from all these different books what I don't understand is that did David think that his brother and the family would be assassinated much like the tsar of Russia and his family was before the Russian Revolution
Hello. It is Saturday here in a very very hot Zimbabwe. I now see the whinging that Harry does is really hereditary!!! Or did he read this book and doing everything David did? 🤔
This could be of interest to some. You Tube has a Podcast with the author of Traitor King. It is a month ago. It is from Andrew Gold titled: GAGGED: Exposing Andrew, Meghan & Mountbatten On the Edge Podcast 309
Weirdly enough it seems that God plays a part in who sits on the British throne, there's been way too many coincidences which have saved the monarchy, Queen Victoria wasn't destined for the throne or King George V or King George Vl or Elizabeth ll and Prince William was first born , for some reason that throne has a destiny that must continue .
I don't overly believe in reincarnation...but I'm finding it hard not to believe that Harry and Meghan are not the reincarnation of David and Wallice...it's spooky
Will you please do a book review on the book that Dodi Fayed body guard wrote about the car accident in paris . He is the only survivor from that crash . Moria Johnston co authored it along with Trever Reese Jones . Thankyou ❣️
Sounds familiar unfortunately. These two in America and in Britain are not royals. Unless Americans want non British royals as their control. But not British.
I had no idea that David had been this disloyal and treacherous to his family and to the British people! This book is mind boggling and riveting. Thank you for selecting it.
Does that remind you of two other people
This isn't the first book that detailed the treachery of David and Wallis. It's just the latest one and possibly has more updated information than the ones that came before it. But many of these facts were obviously recorded history and already out there. It was old news about people who are no longer alive and consequently new generations only learn about it if they are interested in history.
I seen a documentary several years ago that told about him and Germany. He wanted England to surrender and he would be back on the throne. English spies were keeping close eyes on him and Wallis. They hated going to the Bahamas.
I am so shocked by what a traitor David was. I am so glad Wallis walked into his life. Truly God working his magic. The crown found its way to the right head. I am so glad UK got QE2 because of David’s cowardice.
I agree 100% ❤
God working his magic while there was Bitz on England; , 6 million Jews alone were EXTERMINATED in the Camps, 7 million non-Jews were.. including gays, roma, political enemies, etc. etc. MILLIONS of young men were killed defending freedom and putting an end to the Nazis, thousands of Jewish children were put on the Transports, thousands of women were raped, thousands of children were brutalized or orphaned, not to mention the entirety of Europe went up in flames. Some f--king MAGIC or PLAN!!!
We Brits had a lucky escape getting David to abdicate. ‘There but for the grace of god…’
Thanks Cheere! I had read that he was sent to the Bahamas to keep him out of Britain's hair and that he was a spoiled selfish mooching brat. BUT, I had no idea the extent of his traitorous actions. Whew!
Hasn’t this been quite the history lesson.
That's why the Queen
Mother detested him. King George V.l was never meant to be she never forgave Edward for abdicating and causing so much stress on the family.
@@isabelofmar2113 I read about that in the Palm Beach Post just a couple years ago.
Same
The lifestyle of David and Wallace in using up the hospitality of others sounds like Hypocrite Henry and his wife staying at Tyler Perry’s mansion, where she abused the staff. Harry really did inherit his personality from David.
David and Wallis were users from the start of their life together. Both were without any shame. They used everyone they could to try to get their own way, for their own benefit and to destroy England.
He missed the position of king, which he CHOSE to leave, but didn't want the work involved to serve what had been the birthright he threw away so flippantly.
Esau comes to mind. Esau sold his birthright (destiny) for a "mess of pottage" (a bowl of stew), personal gratification
In David Windsor's case, he sold his soul (destiny) for an unwise marriage, personal gratification, and an alliance with his nation's enemy!
Absolutely 💯
Spanish saying: Lo que se hereda no se hurta.
What is inherited is not stolen. The spare didn’t have a chance, it’s in his DNA.
It seems like throughout history there has always been a weak runt in the Royal litter. Thank you for highlighting the weaknesses of this one. See Harry, there was a This One before you. 😊
My personal opinion is that
Edward viii (Duke of Windsor)
was the worst!
I am afraid that if the monarchy
survives there will be more of
them. Both the Windsor's and
the Spencer's have produced
some dark characters.
Although, King John of England
(Younger brother of Richard I,
the Lion Heart) was probably
one of the worst "runts' before
Edward viii (Duke of Windsor)
How could the wealthiest
country in Medieval Europe
(England) loose half of what
is now France? (with no mega-
invader, like the Mongols) ???
Harry is terrible too! But unless
something happens to William
and his family and/or Charles
goes totally soft in the head;
I do not think that Hazbeen
will be returning.
Prince Andrew, at this
point could probably
be considered the "runt"
of his generation (Mama's
boy, no accountability)
despite of his good
beginning as a war
hero.
It’s unimaginable to think how things would have turned out if David had not abdicated. We would not have had our beloved queen
Yes you would have just later in 1972 when david died . The Windsors had no children so Elizabeth would have been the next queen since king George died in 1952
It's actually an interesting premise for a novel. Yes QE2 would be Queen but would the UK even exist as we know it? David was a Nazi sympathizer, so many pivotal moment in the 20th century would have been under his reign.
🦘🇦🇺🦘Wow… he truly was a traitor… This rings huge alarm bells about the inherent dangers of the inherited power of a constitutional monarchy… imagine if Wallis hadn’t come along & he had stayed king with all his German sympathies… & just imagine if Hapless was the heir & Markle was the Queen in waiting… their horrendous extravagance, hypocrisy, & entitlement… it would have been totally HORRENDOUS even for us in Australia 🇦🇺🦘🦘🙀🤯😱 it’s been bad enough seeing the spoiled bratty Spare & his truly Machiavellian waste of space, parasite of a wife… I think that has made us all more ready & willing to contemplate the huge change losing the monarch as our head of state would entail… 😵💫 for us in Australia 🧐🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
Wonder how the war might have progressed with a King friendly to Germany on the British throne….
Most of us (New Zealanders) had no idea what was going on. My mother, who was born in 1918, told me that the Duke of Windsor was a LOVELY man!!! Regarding his life after the war - I can remember, roughly 50 years ago, reading about the Duke's daily routine - how he had his clothes laid out for him etc etc, and I remember thinking "how boring"! A totally empty meaningless life!
@viviennehays2856 back in the day they kept all David's antics hidden, that is why so many thought it was the romance of the century. Most woman of the time were in love with the romance of David giving up everything for the woman he loved! Thank goodness it worked out for the best. I for one would not be here if he did not abdicate as my father was Jewish!
Wow. This man is unbelievable. I would never have imagined such a dreadful creature 🤦🏻♀️
Personally, he gives me the creeps!
He was incredibly indecisive because he needed to consult Wallis (aka Meghan) about what he should do first.
😅😅😅😅
You do such a great job of sorting out all the nefarious dealings. I really enjoy listening to you and look forward to it every week. And Jada's nonsense too.
Insubordination is a good word for it. If his bro wasn't the King of England he would have been tried in a military court for desertion. When the chips were down he abandoned his military position in war and high tailed it to Portugal.
So glad to see you again Cheere
The selfishness of this couple is outrageous. And they were never held accountable for their behavior.
I’m also shocked at the involvement of the Windsors with Germany. I just thought they traveled there and shook a few hands! Not only that but David was selfish, self absorbed, and stupid. Making demands of his country for his own ends was absurd! This is in the middle of a WAR! It’s not obvious to him that England had much bigger problems! Just contemplating what may have been if he hadn’t abdicated scares me.
I was born in 1948, so unaware of the abdication until quite a lot later. But at some point I remember people saying oh well it was a while ago now, let them come back. I seriously doubt these views would have been shared had the general population known of all the shenanigans the duke and Wallis were up to. Such a dangerous duo. That should include H&M so it becomes a quartet. So alike.
I agree. Many thought the RF was just being cruel and petulant when it came to those two. Would definately have a different opinion after hearing/reading this account.
A lot of their links to the Nazis and Hitler was not commonly known until sometime later so people thought it was more of a love story. David was very popular before his abdication and everyone blamed Wallis for taking him away. Thank goodness she did! Then the King and Queen proved their worth and became much more loved
I was born in 48 also. I do remember my dad speaking harshly of the duke but really didn’t get why. When you’re young you don’t take much notice . 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
The fact that David was in danger from both sides and was just so oblivious to the seriousness of the situation is so wild. He wanted to be in power, but he was so out of his depth here.
Just like Harry.
I have been waiting all week for this. Huzzah.
Yessssssss🎉
Me too🎉❤
Thanks again. Close your eyes and just concentrate of the personalities, the egos and selfish nature of this individual. Seems the Windsor's have had their fair share of duffers ! Petulant beyond belief. Both married to American, who believes in coincidence?
No such thing as coincidence imo.
NO ONE can convince me that Sharkle didn’t study Wallis JUST as much as she did Diana.
In fact, one of her “” friends/contacts” via Hoho House Toronto also wrote a book about Wallis from Wallis’ perspective.
I’ve read quite a few reviews now it’s it sounds like it was a pathetic effort. “Mills & Boon-ish “ said The independent newspaper said of her book .
Anna Pasternak who, after reading about her and her books & court cases, sounds like a bit of a hustler but Wallis was published in 2019.
Now I don’t remember if the hatchet job she did on Catherine- so bad was it they were ordered to remove one paragraph- had been published in Tatler before or after the publishing of the book.
I’ve said years ago I didn’t understand how Markle could have tentacles and be attached to SO many media outlets for a D lister BEFORE I understood how the American PR system works & maybe is practiced elsewhere too BUT she has a habit of cosying up to dodgy people whether she’s bandwagon jumping or not.
@@michelegraham9044 I fully agree. Last night I stumbled upon a Utube video which spoke about the "yacht girls", who provided "services" to wealthy billionaires. Suddenly, a pic of Meghan on a lavish yacht appeared. The narrator spoke of her receiving from $30 to $50 thousand per trip. Meghan is the unearthed daughter of Wallis.
@@LizaFergison HOLY MOLY! I’d like to see that !!
@@michelegraham9044Yesterday I watched the interview with Anna Pasternick about her book Wallis. She wrote a different perspective on Wallis, and her summary moved me. Recommended.
@@rt66vintage16 well I won’t be reading the book based on the reviews AND her writing horrible things about Catherine- Buckingham Palace threatened legal action + her connection to Sharkle.
Was the interview on RUclips. I’d watch that.
This book sure opened my eyes as to why the Queen Mother did not like her son.
You mean dowager queen Mary . Queen mum wasn't invented until Elizabeth was on the throne
Thank you Cheere. You do a wonderful job of reviewing their story!
Sadly 😢, we are seeing history repeating itself through the traitorous behaviour of David's grandnephew and his wife.
David and Wallis truly were despicable people. I'm so glad that he abdicated!
This book is a perfect and wholly accurate example of "Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times." David is that weak man that was created from his good life and he would have undoubtedly caused massively hard times.
Wallis had to have dental surgery, that's why she needed medical attention. David never wanted to be King, in letters written in the 1920s to one of his Mistresses he talked about how much he hated his job and how he had no desire to be King...the truth was David DID want to be King, but not to "Reign" he wanted to be able to do what he wanted, when he wanted without responsibilities, or doing any work. He would have been perfectly okay with being told what to do by the Nazis and allow them to do whatever they liked in order to 'keep the peace' which translates into "HIS" peace.
Oh lord they really are an awful pair aren't they? In the midst of one of the worst conflicts, still acting like brats. So many parallels to the other two. Your commentary is priceless. 🎉
One of the amazing things about this story is that the British people knew very little about David & Wallis for a very long time as the newspapers had agreed not to publish what was happening. With the internet it would be much harder to keep an affair secret. As ever, thank you Cheere for an excellent narration and critique of a fascinating chapter
Just as well it was kept secret. Imagine how demoralizing it would have been to the British people!
Wow... the resources and man power taken up for him and he has no consideration the government is dealing with a terrifying threat.
Its astonishing.
If this was a novel people wouldn't believe anyone could behave like that.
Yes!!! That’s such a good point. People would say the author had completely overwritten the characters!
There is more cloak and dagger in this chapter than in an average James Bond movie!
I’m absolutely fascinated by this story. Thank you for the update and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Just a note to say how pleased I am that you are doing what you enjoy-reviewing two!! books here on RUclips on your channel! I was sad for you when you thought you might have to step away for awhile, or that God was having you make other decisions. Seems you have been able to juggle teaching, life, etc. and I for one am happy for you. Well done and hope all is well with your teaching, the children in their new school(s), and the rental for now.
Thank goodness it was the very strong personality of Churchill and then the equally strong Queen mother and Elizabeth in charge while David was a constant thorn in their side, insisting he come back to England, and it’s just laughable that he really believes he can re-take the throne after what he did! It’s a pity they couldn’t have put him on the moon!
Queen Elizabeth, wife of George VI?
Um, I wonder if Harry and Megan have a Peter Russel following them around 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Wishful thinking!
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Ah Boca do Inferno is a very interesting place. It's in Cascais, in the Portuguese riviera. Beautiful in the summer and true to its name (jaws of hell) during the winter storms...
A lot of corpses were found nearby during WW2 as my country was fully of spies and arms dealers
great chapter .i am continously amazed at david and wallis's depravity and the british allowing them to stall so long
Too polite 😂
And.... I guess we never learn 🤨 #h&m
Yes, it's amazing how lazy people can be moved by greed and power.
As a Christian, I don't believe in reincarnation. However, when I compare Half-Wit and Methane to Wallis and David, I pause to possibly reconsider. But then again, maybe it's just genetic for Half-Wit who naturally attracted the same malevolent creature as his uncle chose.
This is sooooo interesting! Better than anything else on RUclips!
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“He was trying to find his way back on that Throne and he was also trying to find a way that Wallace could be Queen.”
History does repeat itself.❤️🇨🇦
Please don’t shout at me. Why two divorced American women can marry into the royal family cause so many awful things said, I have been to America and never met any ladies that are like these two.
I have tried to read this book and failed because I just got lost with all the names but your readings have made it a joy to listen to thank you ❤️❤️❤️🏴🏴🏴
I didn't even try to remember so many names, just skimmed over them. 😅
Having studied WW2, I was aware of his treachery. The beauty of this book is the personal details.
On another note, you might be interested in a channel, The Behavior Panel, which analyses an interview that Jada did for her book tour.
The private letters must have been opened in recent years because there have been a number of books written on them around now.
One of Sharkle’s “friends/acquaintances “ with the connection being Hoho House published one in in 2019.
It was written from Wallis’ perspective 🙄 being a feminist of course 🙄.
A pathetic attempt.
This same “friend “ did a hatchet job in an article on Catherine in Tatler magazine. It was so bad the magazine had to remove a whole paragraph.
Sharkle tends to attach herself to dodgy characters and from the research I’ve done on this Anna Pasternak she seems another of many.
Cheere review is fantastic. Andrew Lownie is a true Historian. Cambridge Educated, courage to take a stand at his own expense to obtain records.
Andrew Gold has clips of his interview with him here on YT. Some of his podcasts are also posted here. You may find it interesting.
I am mightily pleased the other book reviewed by intelligent, sane people for education & entertainment.. I just have an allergy to it.. I hear their names and hives appear.
I never knew this whole exile was so filled with intrigue!
Thank you Cheere, hope the family are well. Sadly, we can see almost the exact same thing playing out on the world stage at the moment just not under such dire circumstances. History certainly does repeat itself. And The Wife also wore a dress similar to Wallis Simpsons for the ‘interview’ with the failed talk show host. Yes, the bird 🦅💩💩dress. Laughable 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Yay!! Chapter 10! 🤸🤸
I have been waiting for this .......
I’m surprised that when PrinceHarry dressed up as a nazis that more wasn’t made of it. Prince Harry certainly would have known his British history.
There was an order to SHOOT them, if necessary?!? Holy. Cow.
YEA!! Back to the book ❤
I thought I had heard everything about David and Wallace-Simpson. 🙄
Thanks for covering this book for us.
Part of the reason that David was granted the Bahamas governorship was its remoteness. Communications and travel in those days was nowhere near what it is today, and it was ten times more difficult during wartime. Civilian travel and communications were monitored so that Britain was able to keep tighter rein on their activity there. Wartime also meant delays and detours in civilian travels so they couldn't just sail over to France or the US whenever they pleased because it required a lot of advance planning and official permissions. The isolation of the Bahamas appointment also meant the Windsors' access to information useful to the Nazis was nil.
The property the Windsors made all the fuss about that they absolutely could not embark on this wartime refugee trip "home" - paid for by others - without things like their linens, china, crystal and silver, furniture and clothing.
They should have thrown both of them, and their 1,000 pieces of luggage, in the Tower and thrown away the key.
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They were both small people, I believe both could have fit snugly in a butt of Malmsy in some dark corner of the Tower.
Great reading, commentary, and revealing ichapter. Yrs ago I read that WC told the DofW if he did not go to the Bahamas he was not following orders and could be trid for treason. Looking forward to the next reading.
I think Wallis wanted to come to the US as part of their sojourn to the Bahamas because she was having dental issues….she eventually went to Miami( if I remember correctly)to get some dental work done…..
"I'm not going" oh I love the way you tell the story 😂
Spain to Portugal to England was not a "strange route", it was the ONLY route. Spain was very close to Nazi Germany and there was a very real chance he could have been kidnapped by German agents there. Although Portugal was a right wing regime, and there were spies from everywhere operating, it was marginally safer. And don't forget geography: being on the Atlantic it was easier to get him onto either a British ship or for a long-range aircraft to fly him to Southern England in relative safety. Don't forget that France had fallen so the Iberian peninsular was isolated from the rest of Europe.
The GG post in the Bahamas "not coming with a knighthood" - this is rubbish, he was a royal duke, far, far higher than a mere knighthood, which he already had in spades, being a Knight of the Garter, Knight of the Thistle (the 2 highest orders of knighthood) plus a Knight of the Bath.
I think we’re two ships passing in the night. We agree but you don’t seem to realize it. I know he didn’t need the knighthood that came with the governorship, the point is, the appointment was so insignificant it didn’t even carry that. And as to the route, there was plenty of time for them to have escaped from France if they had wanted to. They waited until Spain was the only viable option so they could mix with the Germans.
Fate can be very kind sometimes. What a lucky escape poor old Britain had……. I must say that I suspect This One and his wife might be rather taken with the WEF. Thank heaven they have gone elsewhere too.
I listened to this as an audiobook and can recommend it. That said, these companion/commentary videos by Cheere and additive, insightful and hugely entertaining; I can't tell you how often I've nodded at her wise analyses and hooted with laughter at her woundingly dismissive character portraits.
Been Looking Forward To This All Week!
I'm glad your reading this book. I also just thought, David was this King who abdicated for Wallis, and they just lived the high life in Barbados. Not a clue, about the true character of them both. The Title of the book, couldn't be more accurate. It makes you think, everything has a reason. Can you imagine if this man was on the throne, when war broke out.
Another brilliant episode - thank you!
Thank you Cheere very educational ❤️💜💙 and shocking ‼️
David is such a brat. ❤
Hi Cheere firstly let me say how much I throughly enjoy your book reviews! I’m not sure if you intend doing another one on the British Royal Family but I’ve almost finished reading ‘The Untold Life of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’ by Lady Colin Campbell and let me tell you the revelations in this book will curl your hair - a real page turner - amongst many other things she is the main reason why David and Wallis were never able to return to England.
Who said history repeats itself. I think they were basically right.
History ALWAYS repeats itself, sadly. It’s human nature.
Thank you , I always look forward to your work 🙂
12:05: oh, it’s not surprising to me…because the Duke seemed painfully un-self aware. To a staggering extent.😬
I envision a cage match: Wallace vs Walmart Wallace!😂
History repeats itself, and listening to this I can’t help but see the similarities of Wallis and David and Harry and Meghan.
Really enjoying this book Cheere & your interpretation….I knew he was devious, but no idea to such an extent…
Really enjoying your channel ! I'm learning so much and appreciate your hard work .😊😊
Little man indeed!!! With a voice to match. The both of them in interviews
sound aging elves. Yikes!
This is so good, I’m following along with each chapter on audible. David and Wallis were obviously narcissists of the highest level and he used his obsession with her to his own advantage, besides I suspect that her public dominance of him was thrilling for him. I don’t think he was stupid at all, what I believe is that he was constantly manipulating every situation to his benefit.
Because David allowed WS to rule his life, the world ultimately got Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, and someday soon (hopefully) William!
I love your title for this chapter.
9:30: ohmigoodness! Wow!
Though…am I really that shocked? Lol.
I feel like BOTH sides had something like this in play.
Really really love your book reviews from all these different books what I don't understand is that did David think that his brother and the family would be assassinated much like the tsar of Russia and his family was before the Russian Revolution
Brilliant once again thank you 👏🇬🇧
Harry. It reads like Harry in the present.
Hello. It is Saturday here in a very very hot Zimbabwe. I now see the whinging that Harry does is really hereditary!!! Or did he read this book and doing everything David did? 🤔
Man... he sounds just like harry smh
No, Harry sounds like David!
This could be of interest to some. You Tube has a Podcast with the author of Traitor King. It is a month ago. It is from Andrew Gold titled: GAGGED: Exposing Andrew, Meghan & Mountbatten On the Edge Podcast 309
I enjoy Andrew Gold but I haven’t seen that episode, I’ll have to check it out. Thank you for letting us all know about it 😊
Andrew Lownie also had a podcast far superior to Andrew Gold's.
Weirdly enough it seems that God plays a part in who sits on the British throne, there's been way too many coincidences which have saved the monarchy, Queen Victoria wasn't destined for the throne or King George V or King George Vl or Elizabeth ll and Prince William was first born , for some reason that throne has a destiny that must continue .
If you believe the Bible, and I do, God definitely sets the monarch on his/her throne.
The Earl of Athlone, Queen Mary's brother, was Governor General of Canada.
Next try 17 Carnations. Worth a read as well as Royals in the Reich
I do think so often - exchange Windsor with Sussex!!!
I don't overly believe in reincarnation...but I'm finding it hard not to believe that Harry and Meghan are not the reincarnation of David and Wallice...it's spooky
Operation Todger 🤣🤣🤣
Free Willi
Thank you Cheere 🥰
Will you please do a book review on the book that Dodi Fayed body guard wrote about the car accident in paris . He is the only survivor from that crash . Moria Johnston co authored it along with Trever Reese Jones . Thankyou ❣️
Happy to see you! ❤️
Live you and totally agree. ❤
Thank you Cheere 👍😊
Here for the long run ❤
A pair of upmarket couch surfers.
Sounds familiar.
Sounds familiar unfortunately. These two in America and in Britain are not royals. Unless Americans want non British royals as their control. But not British.
Many thanks, once again!! 🙏🏼
Thx. 🤗
Gurl I have to share with you my desk flair but it won’t let me send you the photo. I have a life size of Harry I’ve decorated.
I had no idea David was this bad
Sounds very familiar.
PLEASE do End Game.
WhuuuuHoooo! Yay!♥️
BYW I lovey commentary. You sound like me. Let’s ave drinks