It's ironic that David's decision which weakened the reputation of the Crown led to Britain having one of the most solid and majestic monarchs of its history in the person of Elizabeth II.
@@user-cy4vw1qj9m He did set foot in England again. Several times in fact. He returned at the outbreak of WW2 in 1939, then in 1951 when his brother, King George VI, was ill and had surgery to remove a lung. And then again for the King's funeral in Feb 1952. And then again the following year when his mother Queen Mary died, for her funeral. In 1965 he returned for the funeral of his sister Mary, the Princess Royal and Lady Harewood. In 1967 he returned for a ceremony celebrating the centenary of his mother's birth and the last time he returned was in 1968 for the funeral of Marina, Duchess of Kent.
Elizabeth would have become Queen anyway. David and Wallis never had kids. The Crown would go to Albert, the Queen’s Dad and upon his death gone to Elizabeth.
@@Fair_dinkum what did I say against prince edward can't see it or can't remember saying anything bad about him as I always liked him. I do not remember watching that vidio lately. So please prey tell me what I said?
I only came here to say I don't know how or why people didn't like this amazing documentary back in the day! It's beautiful, very well researched and hosted! My gosh, I am amazed, HRH the Earl of Wessex could really make more of these 🥰
It is not well researched, it is the govt cover up story. Documents in Bahamas, Spain, Portugal, show the Duke wrote to the Germans in German code telling them to bomb London and he was ready to do anything to return to his throne, that he gave copies of his scouting reports of the French military defenses to the Germans. The rumors are true and he was not an innocent dupe. He also was involved in dirty money schemes with crime bosses.
We Americans find lots of truth and history in Prince Edward works. This is actually priceless historical materials. Excellent job on this video. This is part of American history also. Thank you for the hard work. Edward
Wow, Prince Edward. It's a good thing you facilitated these priceless interviews while these insiders with primary accounts to share were still alive to recant it in their own words. Their perspectives are truly fascinating to hear. In both languages. Thank you, sir.
I really think it is great that Prince Edward has learned the history of his family as should be. Very well presented Documentary. Thank you Prince Edward.
@America First, a coverup story the British govt tells but is it not fact. Documents disappeared in England, but in Bahamas, Spain, Portugal archives are documents that he wrote to German officials using German war code, wrote he was ready for them to help him regain throne, wrote England would surrender if they bombed London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report. Edward is sincere because he doesn’t know the govt hid the truth.
Wow. I'm very impressed with how professional and well presented this was by Prince Edward. He did an excellent job. Dare I say better then most presentations of this kind that I have ever watched. Great job. I'm sure your Mother was impressed as well. May She Rest in Peace.
I've always enjoyed this documentary. Edward did indeed do a great job. I very much resent the members of the UK press who consistently denigrated and even outright insulted Prince Edward's productions, including his interest in the dramatic arts. For no other reason than that Edward is a Royal prince.
@@nancyvillines4552 She did make a nasty comment about some woman's posy of flowers outside Sandringham one Christmas I seem to remember. Plus she was in court due to a dangerous dog.
I fully agree with you Andrea. Whilst I do tend to regard some of Prince Edward's docos as FAQ (Fair Average Quality) "Edward On Edward" is one of his best offerings
The queen passed 9 months ago. And after she transitioned... I begin receiving these rare and beautiful treasures to my utter surprise. You never know who is watching your life to draw inspiration from AND NOT CAUSE UNNCESSARY TROUBLE AND DIVISION. I love the Queen in life and in rest!🙏🏾💕👑🏰🤗☀️
Documents found in Bahamas and Portugal show David fed French Maginot Line defense weaknesses to a nazi agent - he should not have been telling anyone this military info - and France fell to Germany.
@taluta, if you think the Duke deserves a tribute, read The Traitor King by Lownie. Little was available in England archives, so Lownie researched copies of documents archived in Bahamas and Europe that England had destroyed. He set out to answer whether the Duke was an innocent dupe or purposely aiding and abetting the enemy. The Duke was 14/16 German, spoke German, was anti-Semitic. The documents and letters show how the Duke was dealing in dirty money with known crime bosses, giving copies of his reports about French defensive weaknesses to people he knew should not have the information, writing to the Germans suggesting they heavily bomb London, meeting secretly with German officials, writing to the Germans that he was ready to do what it took for them to help him regain his throne. The Royal Family told a love story tale to the world that we all believed but his father and his brother and the PM didn’t trust the Duke to put England’s interests above his own ambitions and pro-German proclivity, and they had his phones wiretapped and never released documents that showed his acts of betrayal or what a crook he was.
Edward and 1 interviewee says the Duke never cooperated with the Nazi’s, but truth is letters were found written by the Duke to the Germans using German code - and the Germans weren’t giving their code to their enemies. England broke the code, so does that mean the Duke got the code from the British govt - nope, they didn’t want the Germans to know the code was broken so they certainly wouldn’t want a member of the Royal Family using the code, would they?
We visited Venice years ago when we were stationed in Europe. My father pointed out the Duke of Windsor to me as he was boarding a skiff to go play golf. I didn’t know the significance of this very energetic friendly man until I was older. I thought he was quite dashing.
I don't remember seeing anything that showed the Duke actually happy. He always looked so sad. But this was so well done and must have been a wonderful learning experience for Prince Edward.
Edward and Anne benefitted greatly from everyone understanding that the chances of either of them being on the throne were negligible. It allowed them both to maintain lives far less in the limelight. Allowed development and growth of their characters and pursue their own interests. They are far more well rounded people than their siblings.
Edward's presentation was excellent, a sterling job on what was obviously, a very painful and sensitive 'family' matter; for which he should be justifiably proud.
Superb, indeed! Sadly, I fear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I cannot imagine Prince Harry remaining fulfilled in the life he chose--being married to a divorced American woman.
Edward did a lot of hard work on this doc about his great uncle ‘David’. Since he (the current Edward) is named Edward, one need not ponder about the 2 Edwards sharing the name. Prince Harry would have done well to listen to the story about his uncle David, and been gracious about leaving the the royal family. The scandals of both men(Harry and ‘David’), are not going to set well with his country’s citizens nor with the the other members of this world. Very sad for both of them.
@@rebeccawright2038 I think it is ridiculous to say that Harry has not chosen well because Meghan is a “divorced American woman.” 1936 was almost a century ago! Prince Charles has been divorced and he remarried a divorced English woman and he will be King. Also, Harry and Meghan have much in common. When they met, they discovered that they share a passion for lifting up those in need-Harry through the Invictus games for military veterans who are disabled and Meghan in her work to support women’s reproductive rights. Also, they have two beautiful children and by all accounts a happy marriage. Harry has said openly that he and Meghan were both suffering with the British press publishing racist stories about Meghan. Also when Meghan was pregnant with Archie, she became very depressed, suicidal even (as can happen both during and after a pregnancy). When she went through the proper channels at the Palace to ask for professional help, she was told that there was no help for her because it would reflect badly on the Royal Family for her to have a mental health problem in need of treatment. Harry has made mental health awareness one of his causes because he knows that people often suffer needlessly when help is available.
Prince Edward's voice is pleasant for any occasion. Prince Andrew must go. His actions have harmed the monarchy. The Queen should let Prince of Wales rule in her stead. She seems incapable of letting go of power. If she would step down she could see Charles is in fact more than able to do the job she now holds.
@@kimhughes5030 yes I'm pleasantly surprised because everything I ever heard was he was awful at it, but then again, that was the British press saying that so.. but I think this was very well done and interesting
I agree. I have enjoyed all those I have watched. He speaks well ( ie., comfortable and interesting to hear- not pompous, not awkward), and presents personally just as well. I guess different things appeal to various people - but I do agree with you.
I’ve just finished watching this documentary. It’s February 2023. HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex did an exceptional job creating this documentary on his great uncle and Wallis Simpson, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. I found it to be very well researched. The attention to detail was exquisite. HRH Prince Edward has the perfect tone and dictation for narration. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done and thank you, sir.
This was absolutely brilliant. Prince Edward did an outstanding job. He is very gifted and should be used to make more documentaries and bios of the family, as well as ife in the UK Commonwealth.
Now that some letters from Wallis have been found, it has become clear how very miserable the marriage actually was, and how good it was for Britain that his brother became the King!
YOU are every where spreading your nasty gossips of dead people. They cannot talk for themselves anymore. Get lost and get a life. Hope the karma hits you.
@@chiasanzes9770 We have to be able to talk and have opinions about history, which happens to often include dead people... And you are being very dramatic, I feel there is something not quite right with you just by that one response you posted. (edit, I see you have deleted your second post)
At the end of the day, the subject here is Edward Windsor's great uncle David and his life is so amazing and interesting and worth telling for future generations. He was still loved in England and thousands waited in line to pay their respects when he lay in state in 1974 upon his death.
Nope, not researched, is govt cover up and the fact Duke was a traitor is in documents not destroyed in Bahamas, Portugal, Spain archives. He wrote to German officials in German war code, wrote that he was ready to do anything if they helped him regain his throne, wrote that they should bomb London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report. He was not innocent dupe, he was 14/16 German, spoke German, was anti-Jewish, and alarmed Fisher, PM Baldwin, Sittuart, George V, George VI with his politics - they used Wallis as an opportunity to get him off the throne.
@@jonleibow3604 he was a d bag and ugliest and least liked of hes sibblings lol. I dont like him especially when he was young. Poor kid. Is he still married yo hes secretary sophy rice? Thanks guys girls and transmissions
@@jonleibow3604 Well, he did, when he went after Prince William at university, after there was an agreement with the press and media to leave him alone for those years. If Edward had just apologised and said he would stick to history, we might have more good work like this generally is.
Well done HRH Prince Edward. The Earl of Wessex. I saw this production many years ago ( more than once) and was impressed. Now in 2019 I'm even more impressed. I worked in Paris in 1972 when HM The Queen paid an official visit, indeed I waved her car as it drove along the Champs Elysee and I recall the day The Queen went to see her Uncle...The Duke of Windsor, little was said about the visit...and the details explained here though sad...must have given HM some comfort. having the chance to say her farewells so close to the end of his life. I'm not sure what HM's feelings towards her Uncle were...a unique relationship to be sure. I'd like to think, HM's feelings towards her "uncle" were a little softer than were lead to believe, those of her parents were. I think Prince Edward should re think his options and consider seriously doing more documentaries like this one, even today they are really impressive.
I thought it was so sad from what I have seen in films, that the Duke insisted on standing before his Queen when he was at death's door. Probably bowed before her too. Heartbreaking. Imo it was such a good thing for Elizabeth to see him at that point, and then the fact that he acted in the manner he did... To me it speaks of reconciliation and washed away years of bitterness for him! Merely a few days later he passed with perhaps a mended heart. God bless the Queen for doing that!
With heart, yes, factual….no…it is the coverup story the British govt tells but is not fact. Documents disappeared England, but in Bahamas, Spain Portugal archives are documents that he wrote to German officials using German war code, wrote he was ready for them to help him regain throne, suggested they bomb London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report.
I feel this is one of the best documentaries I have seen on the royal family. Well done on Edward on Edward. There is everything of a real true story in anyones life, Hope, disappointment, betrayal, love, sorrow, regret, loneliness and everything any human being goes through. I think it has been a very open discussion on a very high profile couple and please allow them to rest in peace. Well done Edward Regardless we now how an amazing Queen and her amazing family.
I know that Prince Edward has been very busy helping with Jubilee duties and taking over for Harry since he left, but I wish Prince Edward would do more documentaries. They are very good , and I wish there were more.
@drdebo Cherry, sorry to burst your bubble, it is heartfelt because Edward doesn’t know but is very dishonest account and govt coverup. Evidence of his betrayal does exist in Bahamas, Spain, Portugal. He wrote to the Germans using German code, he wrote they should bomb London, he wrote he was ready to do whatever it took to regain his throne, he gave them his military scouting reports on the weaknesses in the French defenses. Watch RUclips videos of Lownie, author of The Traitor King, talking about the documents that didn’t exist in England but were available in countries where the Duke went.
Apparently you haven't read the Marlboro files 😂 the Naxis hid an entire dossier on good ole EdwardVIII corresponding with Nazis during WWII . The CIA and FBI have the original files and British Government covered it up to not embarrass the Royal Family and UK government that couldnt control this traitor .
I am sorry Edward gave up his company making documentaries for television. He did a great job with this one, and a really good set of documentaries on English castles. Really well done and doesn't stay shy of the truth.
I agree...This was an excellent production and should be seen on TV again... I had not seen this on television but watching it here was a real treat... I should like to watch that documentary on the various English Castles.. are they on UTube?
Susan Harris: Yes, I agree - Prince Edward did a fine job with this. You have to hand it to him for objectivity. If I had been in Prince Edward's shoes, I probably would have been reluctant to do a documentary like this on a family member. But like you said, he didn't tippy toe around sensitive issues.
If you think Edward was a talented documentary maker you are very naive! This is a whitewash of the abdication story - not surprisingly, Edward reveals nothing of the dark truth about Edward's Nazi sympathies and treachery during WW2. Now that would have been a documentary worth making! But namby pamby Prince Edward just continues the royal cover up of the ugly facts. No wonder he gave up his pseudo career in television and returned to his pampered life as a minor royal. He has no particular talent but self indulgence - just like his great Uncle Edward!
Susan Harris Your sorry? Goodness you think this quivering mass of skin and bones was fit to lead anything? He was a self centered putz who believed in Adolf Hitler from before 1933 when Hitler was named as President. The man stood for nothing but his own hedonism
I’ve watched several docos and read a lot about the abdication, and applaud this well balanced treatment, which includes previously unknown (to me) information. Sadly I had some problems with the sound and couldn’t access closed captions. Absolutely agree he was not a traitor, just a very spoilt,immature man who made some bad decisions. Sadly he paid a high price for his choice as he was largely ostracised by his family, in particular his brother the king, and his closest brother The Duke of Kent. It devastated his mother Queen Mary, it’s easy to criticise her parenting skills but she was a product of her time and position. Prince Edward has carefully avoided his Grandmother, the Queen Mothers unforgiving attitude towards the Windsors. There was no love lost there, the D of W reputedly referred to her as “Cookie” . The Queen Mother always blamed her husbands early death on the stresses of kingship, seemingly overlooking his heavy smoking habit and lack of self care. . All that said, how fortuitous these events allowed the long and glorious reign of our late Queen. Thank you for sharing.
Superb, circumspect, tastefully and sensitively presented by the Duke's own great nephew, this very sad and empty life is finally made, as fully as possible, known to those who've watched and wondered.
Prince Edward did a great job. He is extremely talented and seems like a really good guy. The story that the King was forced to abdicate if he wanted to marry Wallace Simpson. Winston Churchill offered a plan where he could marry Wallace and remain King but should could never be made Queen. He did not give up the throne because he couldn't marry the woman he loved. He gave up the throne because they would not make his wife queen. Not that their life was bad afterwards. Sleep until noon, golf, afternoon naps, expensive dinner parties, etc.
Also the Windsors were shameless social climbers who ran an informal dating agency between impoverished British aristocrats and the so called dollar princesses, women sold into the British aristocracy by their Trumpian style parents. By doing so they propped up the failing British aristocracy and they are still doing so today, exploiting ancient family ties in order to benefit from off shore tax arrangements through the corrupt City of London financial services sector. It's obscene to be anyone's subject in the 21st century let alone in the home of Western parliamentary democracy and law. If you Muricans want a royal family so much then feel free to help yourselves to the parasites from the UK. At least they have better manners than dirty Donald Trump and Princess Ivanka.
Churchill was not yet Prime Minister and Baldwin who was threatened to have his government resign if Edward married Wallace thus precipitating a real political crises.
He presented well, but told the govt coverup story, and the truth is awful. Andrew Lownie uncovered documents in Bahamas, Spain Portugal archives that the Duke was not an innocent pawn but wrote to German officials using German war code they gave him, wrote he was ready for them to help him regain his throne, suggested they bomb London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report. This was all rumored and now proven true - Americans teach the betrayal of Benedict Arnold, Robert Hansen, Aldrich Aimes, but British govt doesn’t want the world to know about the Duke
A brilliant presentation.Truthful and much needed. It could not have been improved on in any way, nor by anybody else. Prince Edward is a Master in this field. I am so thrilled with this in every way. Thankyou.John ( Australia)
Absolutely amazing. So we'll brought together from every angle. A touching tribute an a way of honoring 🎖 not only a former King but a son of the UK. He apparently was a very complex man well ahead of his time. Who had only 2 true loves. The woman he gave everything he had ever known up for and the Country he loved yet had to leave but always wanted to come home too. To be able to honor his Great Uncle, His Family, and his Country in such a way. To bring light, truth, uncover mystery and set the record straight. This was so well done by the Prince. Absolutely incredible... Thank you Prince Edward, for all you did on this. I wish more people would take time to really look at history, not just what were told or allowed know but look at the whole picture. There is always more than meets the eye.
Edward is a talented film maker and he treated the life of the abdicated king of England with much dignity and I do believe there is a bit of love there. He did not know his great uncle, but certainly knew all about him. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were a rootless and very sad couple indeed, swinging from continent to continent, yet belonging nowhere. Edward is able to show that the Duke's heart never really left England.
I must say how talented Edward is as a documentary producer. Well narrated. Exceptionally narrated. Highly researched. Touched that he is showing the true side of the historical facts about his family. It is extremely and I feel thrilling and better than any American film. Hat of to you sir. Thank you for making this. I have an interest in royal history and both the wars. This is my perfect way to relax and learn whilst enjoying the film. A credit to you. Regards Paula Haynes
@@cynthiaallen9225 It was about his uncle David, aka Edward VIII. He had more information than average but some of it would have had to have been researched given the bad blood within the family regarding Wallis.
Excellent. Very humane and kind. Great to know that the Windsor fortune was gifted for medical research, a lesser known fact. Thank you, Prince Edward !! 🌹
The diabolical lawyer Suzanne Blum totally controlled and manipulated the Duchess and her estate in the final years, stealing snd foing deals for her own benefit. It was Blum who produced. a new Will by the Duchess by fraudulent means to benefit Blum’s pals at Pasteur. Entire books have been written.
Well done to Prince Edward for making a fascinating but sad documentary . It is very easy to be judgemental I am not going to be we all make mistakes in our lives and have to live with the consequences when we get it wrong or should've done things differently . I am very glad that we have got the fantastic queen that we have here in Great Britain . God save the Queen 🇬🇧
so well done, a shame that the Prince's official duties required him to give up his career in film making, he was really quite talented. His personal connection to this particular project lends it even more poignancy.
BEAUTIFULLY DONE....And I quite agree! It is a huge waste of the Prince's talents and inside connections for him to have had to give up his career in film making. He was even more than talented...he was AMAZING. And believe me I watch every bit that I can find on the Royal Family and he was SO successful in interviewing many key characters who had been friends of the Duke & Duchess.
Thank you Prince Edward for a most interesting and honest account of a piece of history. It left me feeling sad. He was too polite and proud I think to admit he had made a mistake.
Just watched this on another YTuber recommendation....your royal highness please do more. Presentation is fantastic and so well researched, riveting watch.
This is an excellent documentary very well researched and very informative! I missed it when it was first aired on television! Thank you for uploading it
Only if by lightweight you mean he who doesn't continuously embarrass him Queen, and didn't give his children title's I believe. Anne didn't. I've always admired him. Can't say the same for Andrew.
Prince Edward has a natural, unaffected and conversational style of presenting which cannot be taught. I think it is a great shame that his obvious talents in documentary production are lost to us.
@Jane Marsee I remember seeing this when it first aired, which was shortly after stories of Windsor's supposed treason came out. I remember thinking this was just a propaganda piece; he reached the conclusion that was expected.
As I listen to the Duke's narration, I almost lamented that people don't speak as he does anymore. The beauty of the English language shines with his usage of it.
my great uncle and aunt knew them when he was governor in Nassau. they both enjoyed sailing. My aunt, being a well know portrait artist, sketched them both, I believe as a Birthday present. after they were finished my Aunt asked permission to photograph the portraits and then each of them signed them with dedications to my grandmother who received them at christmas time that year. They are hanging in my house and I am frequently reminded of the life they had in those days. a different time than today for sure
A real talent for presenting. I've really got to know you better. No wonder you n Sophie are such a model couple n of course family. Let us see more of you on the screen.
A very interesting presentation, by a Prince about a Prince who was King for a minute. The way Edward and Wallis were presented was sympathic and probably as close to truth as is possible. And yes, The Duke of Windsor did have very sad eyes in some of his photos, but mad respect that he always defended his decision, thereby defending his wife.
@@Kendlelanisdairy-og_yt " for a minute" is slang for a very short period of time... 11 months IS a short period of time, especially when you think of him giving it up, not dying... I could have said "for the blink of an eye" lol
Not really. The Windsors didn’t trash the entire RF to make big bucks, nor did they constantly whine. Wallis was 100X more elegant and classy than Meghan.
Yes, as an American author and descendent of William the Conqueror, I agree, what good work. Also have great admiration for his father, Prince Charles and for his long time devotion to his current wife, the Duchess, Camilla, with all due respect for Prince Edward’s late mother. Edward on Edward is fine. Lynnrogersma@yahoo.com
I am surprised to see that Edward is quite personable, and has an easy rapport with the camera. And, better yet, his accent isn't as nearly as affected as Charles's.
@@lynnhauenstein4136 I read that Edward had sent cameras to Eton to get footage of William while he was there. When his cameras, along with others, were told to leave, it was discovered who had sent that particular group. There was fallout. I’m not sure it ended his documentary career, but it certainly didn’t help.
@@lynnhauenstein4136 Edward breached a contract with the RF when he used his position to cover more of Prince William's life as a student than was allowed. Charles had promised that his sons would be virtually free of the public gaze during their younger years.
Beautiful documentary, well researched and well presented. Wallis Simpson did one good thing in that she inadvertantly prevented Edward from becoming King
This is a great documentary. I just wish we could see the beginning of it - this version skips something at the beginning. I have seen this before and seem to remember at least 15-20 minutes before this. Still - well done Price Edward!
The Earl of Wessex does a very creditable job of presenting this documentary. He is listed as writer as well and if true, he did a good job there too. A shame he was unable to continue to develop as a storyteller because he was well on his way to becoming a good one.
Edward has presented this in a compassionate way
It's ironic that David's decision which weakened the reputation of the Crown led to Britain having one of the most solid and majestic monarchs of its history in the person of Elizabeth II.
Ah leave edward alone look at the royal today it was a disgrace he never set food in england again
@@user-cy4vw1qj9m He did set foot in England again. Several times in fact. He returned at the outbreak of WW2 in 1939, then in 1951 when his brother, King George VI, was ill and had surgery to remove a lung. And then again for the King's funeral in Feb 1952. And then again the following year when his mother Queen Mary died, for her funeral. In 1965 he returned for the funeral of his sister Mary, the Princess Royal and Lady Harewood. In 1967 he returned for a ceremony celebrating the centenary of his mother's birth and the last time he returned was in 1968 for the funeral of Marina, Duchess of Kent.
Elizabeth would have become Queen anyway. David and Wallis never had kids. The Crown would go to Albert, the Queen’s Dad and upon his death gone to Elizabeth.
But the war could have been drastically different with him on the throne. Edward was a nazi.
@@Fair_dinkum what did I say against prince edward can't see it or can't remember saying anything bad about him as I always liked him. I do not remember watching that vidio lately. So please prey tell me what I said?
I only came here to say I don't know how or why people didn't like this amazing documentary back in the day! It's beautiful, very well researched and hosted! My gosh, I am amazed, HRH the Earl of Wessex could really make more of these 🥰
It just takes so very very long for them to say anything
he has he has a series
It is not well researched, it is the govt cover up story. Documents in Bahamas, Spain, Portugal, show the Duke wrote to the Germans in German code telling them to bomb London and he was ready to do anything to return to his throne, that he gave copies of his scouting reports of the French military defenses to the Germans. The rumors are true and he was not an innocent dupe. He also was involved in dirty money schemes with crime bosses.
Now he is HRH Duke of Edinburg
@@vivianwar2271.……try ‘Edinburgh’………
We Americans find lots of truth and history in Prince Edward works. This is actually priceless historical materials. Excellent job on this video. This is part of American history also. Thank you for the hard work. Edward
Wow, Prince Edward. It's a good thing you facilitated these priceless interviews while these insiders with primary accounts to share were still alive to recant it in their own words. Their perspectives are truly fascinating to hear. In both languages. Thank you, sir.
I really think it is great that Prince Edward has learned the history of his family as should be. Very well presented Documentary. Thank you Prince Edward.
@America First, a coverup story the British govt tells but is it not fact. Documents disappeared in England, but in Bahamas, Spain, Portugal archives are documents that he wrote to German officials using German war code, wrote he was ready for them to help him regain throne, wrote England would surrender if they bombed London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report. Edward is sincere because he doesn’t know the govt hid the truth.
The Duke of Edinburgh is very good at making and presenting documentaries , more please.
*This was an unexpectedly interesting documentary.*
*Prince Edward did a superb job on this film.*
Wow. I'm very impressed with how professional and well presented this was by Prince Edward. He did an excellent job. Dare I say better then most presentations of this kind that I have ever watched. Great job. I'm sure your Mother was impressed as well. May She Rest in Peace.
Same here I thought at 1st man he looks like Prince Edward then I realized it was he did a great job
Agree I too am very well impressed
I've always enjoyed this documentary. Edward did indeed do a great job. I very much resent the members of the UK press who consistently denigrated and even outright insulted Prince Edward's productions, including his interest in the dramatic arts. For no other reason than that Edward is a Royal prince.
Better THAN most ...when did people start switching then and than? Very strange.
Prince Edward, please make more historic documentaries. Your presentation is so authentic and very well researched.
Prince Edward did a great job on this documentary. He has a talent for history on family history. Lana Cain USA 🇺🇸
And you are such as asshole. Both Windsor and Wallis were Nazis, both gave secrets to the Germans. You are insane.
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he has a series its on the royalty channel
@@suzyukla The series is called Crown and Country and is available on RUclips.
Wonderful history lesson, HRH Prince Edward is an impeccable narrator. Thanks for this ❤️ 🇨🇦
Edward would make a great king.pity.
Yes he's a good narrator, but who did all the research: Edward or his flunkeys..
Oh as a team you always have me chuckling - so easy to spot 😄
The only one besides Anne who hasn't embarrassed his family. I like him just for that. 🌹
@@nancyvillines4552 She did make a nasty comment about some woman's posy of flowers outside Sandringham one Christmas I seem to remember. Plus she was in court due to a dangerous dog.
Edward does a great job He should do more of his family’s history. Extremely well done and
finally the true storey.
I fully agree with you Andrea. Whilst I do tend to regard some of Prince Edward's docos as FAQ (Fair Average Quality) "Edward On Edward" is one of his best offerings
edward's the one's talking here?? really?
I feel the same... although he got a LOT of flack for not knowing the age of his own grandfather, George VI, when he died. He was 56 NOT 57.
I agree. I like his documentaries
He did do a whole series on Royal History. But not his immediate kin. I thought they were all quite good!
The queen passed 9 months ago. And after she transitioned... I begin receiving these rare and beautiful treasures to my utter surprise. You never know who is watching your life to draw inspiration from AND NOT CAUSE UNNCESSARY TROUBLE AND DIVISION.
I love the Queen in life and in rest!🙏🏾💕👑🏰🤗☀️
Beautiful film and wonderful work by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. A poignant and sad story indeed.
Well done Prince Edward, I wish you had continued to film.
C.
This is such a beautiful, honest, and loving tribute to his great uncle. Thank you Prince Edward
Documents found in Bahamas and Portugal show David fed French Maginot Line defense weaknesses to a nazi agent - he should not have been telling anyone this military info - and France fell to Germany.
@taluta, if you think the Duke deserves a tribute, read The Traitor King by Lownie. Little was available in England archives, so Lownie researched copies of documents archived in Bahamas and Europe that England had destroyed. He set out to answer whether the Duke was an innocent dupe or purposely aiding and abetting the enemy. The Duke was 14/16 German, spoke German, was anti-Semitic. The documents and letters show how the Duke was dealing in dirty money with known crime bosses, giving copies of his reports about French defensive weaknesses to people he knew should not have the information, writing to the Germans suggesting they heavily bomb London, meeting secretly with German officials, writing to the Germans that he was ready to do what it took for them to help him regain his throne. The Royal Family told a love story tale to the world that we all believed but his father and his brother and the PM didn’t trust the Duke to put England’s interests above his own ambitions and pro-German proclivity, and they had his phones wiretapped and never released documents that showed his acts of betrayal or what a crook he was.
Edward and 1 interviewee says the Duke never cooperated with the Nazi’s, but truth is letters were found written by the Duke to the Germans using German code - and the Germans weren’t giving their code to their enemies. England broke the code, so does that mean the Duke got the code from the British govt - nope, they didn’t want the Germans to know the code was broken so they certainly wouldn’t want a member of the Royal Family using the code, would they?
We visited Venice years ago when we were stationed in Europe. My father pointed out the Duke of Windsor to me as he was boarding a skiff to go play golf. I didn’t know the significance of this very energetic friendly man until I was older. I thought he was quite dashing.
I don't remember seeing anything that showed the Duke actually happy. He always looked so sad. But this was so well done and must have been a wonderful learning experience for Prince Edward.
Edward and Anne benefitted greatly from everyone understanding that the chances of either of them being on the throne were negligible. It allowed them both to maintain lives far less in the limelight. Allowed development and growth of their characters and pursue their own interests. They are far more well rounded people than their siblings.
Documentary done with passion. How humble he appears. Being humble is not weakness.
Edward's presentation was excellent, a sterling job on what was obviously, a very painful and sensitive 'family' matter; for which he should be justifiably proud.
Superb, indeed! Sadly, I fear that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I cannot imagine Prince Harry remaining fulfilled in the life he chose--being married to a divorced American woman.
Edward did a lot of hard work on this doc about his great uncle ‘David’. Since he (the current Edward) is named Edward, one need not ponder about the 2 Edwards sharing the name. Prince Harry would have done well to listen to the story about his uncle David, and been gracious about leaving the the royal family. The scandals of both men(Harry and ‘David’), are not going to set well with his country’s citizens nor with the the other members of this world. Very sad for both of them.
@@rebeccawright2038 While I can't stand either of the Harkles, I don't think Harry is a Nazi!
@@rebeccawright2038 Harry is lost right now.
@@rebeccawright2038 I think it is ridiculous to say that Harry has not chosen well because Meghan is a “divorced American woman.” 1936 was almost a century ago! Prince Charles has been divorced and he remarried a divorced English woman and he will be King. Also, Harry and Meghan have much in common. When they met, they discovered that they share a passion for lifting up those in need-Harry through the Invictus games for military veterans who are disabled and Meghan in her work to support women’s reproductive rights. Also, they have two beautiful children and by all accounts a happy marriage. Harry has said openly that he and Meghan were both suffering with the British press publishing racist stories about Meghan. Also when Meghan was pregnant with Archie, she became very depressed, suicidal even (as can happen both during and after a pregnancy). When she went through the proper channels at the Palace to ask for professional help, she was told that there was no help for her because it would reflect badly on the Royal Family for her to have a mental health problem in need of treatment. Harry has made mental health awareness one of his causes because he knows that people often suffer needlessly when help is available.
prince Edwards voice is nice to hear for documentaries
He is the only one to actually have a nice voice, very nice.
His impersonation of Churchill is top notch
Prince Edward's voice is pleasant for any occasion. Prince Andrew must go. His actions have harmed the monarchy. The Queen should let Prince of Wales rule in her stead. She seems incapable of letting go of power. If she would step down she could see Charles is in fact more than able to do the job she now holds.
And they said Edward was terrible at documentary making? I beg to differ, this is great
He’s made some great documentaries! PBS used to show them on Sunday nights. They were well researched and nicely done!
@@kimhughes5030 yes I'm pleasantly surprised because everything I ever heard was he was awful at it, but then again, that was the British press saying that so.. but I think this was very well done and interesting
I agree with the comments. He is very very talented.
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I agree. I have enjoyed all those I have watched. He speaks well ( ie., comfortable and interesting to hear- not pompous, not awkward), and presents personally just as well.
I guess different things appeal to various people - but I do agree with you.
How brave, wonderful, and interesting this clearly unique, and highly personalized narrative has been. Well done.
I’ve just finished watching this documentary. It’s February 2023. HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex did an exceptional job creating this documentary on his great uncle and Wallis Simpson, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. I found it to be very well researched. The attention to detail was exquisite. HRH Prince Edward has the perfect tone and dictation for narration. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done and thank you, sir.
This was absolutely brilliant. Prince Edward did an outstanding job. He is very gifted and should be used to make more documentaries and bios of the family, as well as ife in the UK Commonwealth.
Yeah, a pretty good job, indeed. He got the age of his grandfather WRONG! WTF???? King George VI died at the age of 56, NOT 57.
This documentary was interesting. Edward has a wonderful voice and presentation. It is unfortunate that he has been unable to continue this work.
Now that some letters from Wallis have been found, it has become clear how very miserable the marriage actually was, and how good it was for Britain that his brother became the King!
Really! I'd love to see some copies! This is new information to me...and rather shocking.
@@Herm7es there is a whole documentary about it: ruclips.net/video/Swd3ISRF_wY/видео.html
@@Herm7es A lie.
YOU are every where spreading your nasty gossips of dead people. They cannot talk for themselves anymore. Get lost and get a life. Hope the karma hits you.
@@chiasanzes9770 We have to be able to talk and have opinions about history, which happens to often include dead people... And you are being very dramatic, I feel there is something not quite right with you just by that one response you posted. (edit, I see you have deleted your second post)
At the end of the day, the subject here is Edward Windsor's great uncle David and his life is so amazing and interesting and worth telling for future generations. He was still loved in England and thousands waited in line to pay their respects when he lay in state in 1974 upon his death.
Prince Edward did a wonderful job on this documentary and he had a beautiful speaking voice.
This is by far the best, most authoritative and researched documentary on Edward VIII.
Nope, not researched, is govt cover up and the fact Duke was a traitor is in documents not destroyed in Bahamas, Portugal, Spain archives. He wrote to German officials in German war code, wrote that he was ready to do anything if they helped him regain his throne, wrote that they should bomb London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report. He was not innocent dupe, he was 14/16 German, spoke German, was anti-Jewish, and alarmed Fisher, PM Baldwin, Sittuart, George V, George VI with his politics - they used Wallis as an opportunity to get him off the throne.
No it isn't and you are fascist scum.
I absolutely love this documentary. Prince Edward did a wonderful job and he seems to be a natural public speaker. He has a great voice.
I’m fascinated by him. To give up the crown for the woman he loves is commendable. The Nazi Germany visit with Hitler? Not so cool 😂
Prince Edward should make more documentaries, they are fabulous 💙
Unfortunately Charles pressured him to give up making documentaries, saying he was invading the privacy of the rest of the royal family.
@@jonleibow3604 he was a d bag and ugliest and least liked of hes sibblings lol. I dont like him especially when he was young. Poor kid. Is he still married yo hes secretary sophy rice? Thanks guys girls and transmissions
@@jonleibow3604 is this Prince Edward the queens son?
@@Hc.krd1 yes
@@jonleibow3604 Well, he did, when he went after Prince William at university, after there was an agreement with the press and media to leave him alone for those years. If Edward had just apologised and said he would stick to history, we might have more good work like this generally is.
Well done HRH Prince Edward. The Earl of Wessex. I saw this production many years ago ( more than once) and was impressed. Now in 2019 I'm even more impressed.
I worked in Paris in 1972 when HM The Queen paid an official visit, indeed I waved her car as it drove along the Champs Elysee and I recall the day The Queen went to see her Uncle...The Duke of Windsor, little was said about the visit...and the details explained here though sad...must have given HM some comfort. having the chance to say her farewells so close to the end of his life. I'm not sure what HM's feelings towards her Uncle were...a unique relationship to be sure.
I'd like to think, HM's feelings towards her "uncle" were a little softer than were lead to believe, those of her parents were.
I think Prince Edward should re think his options and consider seriously doing more documentaries like this one, even today they are really impressive.
I thought it was so sad from what I have seen in films, that the Duke insisted on standing before his Queen when he was at death's door. Probably bowed before her too. Heartbreaking. Imo it was such a good thing for Elizabeth to see him at that point, and then the fact that he acted in the manner he did... To me it speaks of reconciliation and washed away years of bitterness for him! Merely a few days later he passed with perhaps a mended heart. God bless the Queen for doing that!
Why oh why are we so compelled to give an opinion these days. Does one have to hold an opinion on everything? Is it really necessary or of any use?
Standing for the Queen when he was so ill is very touching. You told his story factually and with heart.
With heart, yes, factual….no…it is the coverup story the British govt tells but is not fact. Documents disappeared England, but in Bahamas, Spain Portugal archives are documents that he wrote to German officials using German war code, wrote he was ready for them to help him regain throne, suggested they bomb London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report.
Prince Edward did a fabtastic job on this documentary. Thank you for this.
thank you Prince Edward ...a wonderfully presented programme
I feel this is one of the best documentaries I have seen on the royal family. Well done on Edward on Edward. There is everything of a real true story in anyones life, Hope, disappointment, betrayal, love, sorrow, regret, loneliness and everything any human being goes through. I think it has been a very open discussion on a very high profile couple and please allow them to rest in peace.
Well done Edward
Regardless we now how an amazing Queen and her amazing family.
I know that Prince Edward has been very busy helping with Jubilee duties and taking over for Harry since he left, but I wish Prince Edward would do more documentaries. They are very good , and I wish there were more.
I'd never heard Edward speak before, and he is very good.
Excellent programme, beautifully documented, congratulations Sir, that's a job very well done
Well researched! Very special to have Edward Windsor as presenter.
Never knew Eddie presented? He's really good! He articulates it with great enthusiasm.
Best documentary I've ever watched. Thank you Edward An honest heartfelt account, just lovely.
Not honest enough. He did not mention the major player, the scheming queen mother.
Correct. She was a viper.
@drdebo Cherry, sorry to burst your bubble, it is heartfelt because Edward doesn’t know but is very dishonest account and govt coverup. Evidence of his betrayal does exist in Bahamas, Spain, Portugal. He wrote to the Germans using German code, he wrote they should bomb London, he wrote he was ready to do whatever it took to regain his throne, he gave them his military scouting reports on the weaknesses in the French defenses. Watch RUclips videos of Lownie, author of The Traitor King, talking about the documents that didn’t exist in England but were available in countries where the Duke went.
Apparently you haven't read the Marlboro files 😂 the Naxis hid an entire dossier on good ole EdwardVIII corresponding with Nazis during WWII . The CIA and FBI have the original files and British Government covered it up to not embarrass the Royal Family and UK government that couldnt control this traitor .
Prince Edward is my favorite royal. He and Sophie are true class.
I believe they are both strong Christians.
They never realised what our beloved Queen knew that service to others is what brings joy not selfishness and pleasure.
Outstanding piece of work
Loved watching it.
How great that Prince Edward did a deep dive into family. It's usually the youngest that feel "there's something more here".
This is the best presentation about Edward Duke of Windsor. Thank you.
I am sorry Edward gave up his company making documentaries for television. He did a great job with this one, and a really good set of documentaries on English castles. Really well done and doesn't stay shy of the truth.
I agree...This was an excellent production and should be seen on TV again... I had not seen this on television but watching it here was a real treat... I should like to watch that documentary on the various English Castles.. are they on UTube?
I think his career was interrupted not ended. Don't be surprised if you see him return to making documentaries.
Susan Harris: Yes, I agree - Prince Edward did a fine job with this. You have to hand it to him for objectivity. If I had been in Prince Edward's shoes, I probably would have been reluctant to do a documentary like this on a family member. But like you said, he didn't tippy toe around sensitive issues.
If you think Edward was a talented documentary maker you are very naive! This is a whitewash of the abdication story - not surprisingly, Edward reveals nothing of the dark truth about Edward's Nazi sympathies and treachery during WW2. Now that would have been a documentary worth making! But namby pamby Prince Edward just continues the royal cover up of the ugly facts. No wonder he gave up his pseudo career in television and returned to his pampered life as a minor royal. He has no particular talent but self indulgence - just like his great Uncle Edward!
Susan Harris Your sorry? Goodness you think this quivering mass of skin and bones was fit to lead anything? He was a self centered putz who believed in Adolf Hitler from before 1933 when Hitler was named as President. The man stood for nothing but his own hedonism
Cracking program by HRH. Prince Edward. Hope there are more to follow eventually
I’ve watched several docos and read a lot about the abdication, and applaud this well balanced treatment, which includes previously unknown (to me) information. Sadly I had some problems with the sound and couldn’t access closed captions. Absolutely agree he was not a traitor, just a very spoilt,immature man who made some bad decisions. Sadly he paid a high price for his choice as he was largely ostracised by his family, in particular his brother the king, and his closest brother The Duke of Kent. It devastated his mother Queen Mary, it’s easy to criticise her parenting skills but she was a product of her time and position. Prince Edward has carefully avoided his Grandmother, the Queen Mothers unforgiving attitude towards the Windsors. There was no love lost there, the D of W reputedly referred to her as “Cookie” . The Queen Mother always blamed her husbands early death on the stresses of kingship, seemingly overlooking his heavy smoking habit and lack of self care. . All that said, how fortuitous these events allowed the long and glorious reign of our late Queen. Thank you for sharing.
That was an unbelievably amazing piece of work by Edward.
Superb, circumspect, tastefully and sensitively presented by the Duke's own great nephew, this very sad and empty life is finally made, as fully as possible, known to those who've watched and wondered.
@sarahspeaks144, thank you.
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@@carolholly1608 thank you. I cannot imagine such a shallow and empty life. 😒
He had LOVE, Harry doesnt!
No one would be able to understand this without YOU 🤣
Prince Edward did a great job. He is extremely talented and seems like a really good guy. The story that the King was forced to abdicate if he wanted to marry Wallace Simpson. Winston Churchill offered a plan where he could marry Wallace and remain King but should could never be made Queen. He did not give up the throne because he couldn't marry the woman he loved. He gave up the throne because they would not make his wife queen. Not that their life was bad afterwards. Sleep until noon, golf, afternoon naps, expensive dinner parties, etc.
He did give up the throne so that he could marry her, they wanted him to have her as his mistress. Nothing to do with her being Queen!
Also the Windsors were shameless social climbers who ran an informal dating agency between impoverished British aristocrats and the so called dollar princesses, women sold into the British aristocracy by their Trumpian style parents. By doing so they propped up the failing British aristocracy and they are still doing so today, exploiting ancient family ties in order to benefit from off shore tax arrangements through the corrupt City of London financial services sector.
It's obscene to be anyone's subject in the 21st century let alone in the home of Western parliamentary democracy and law. If you Muricans want a royal family so much then feel free to help yourselves to the parasites from the UK. At least they have better manners than dirty Donald Trump and Princess Ivanka.
Churchill was not yet Prime Minister and Baldwin who was threatened to have his government resign if Edward married Wallace thus precipitating a real political crises.
But Queen Elizabeth II did not make her husband King - he has remained Prince Philip.
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Prince Edward has done an amazing job here, would love to see more of his work.
Brilliant documentary Prince Edward. Thank you sir.
Very interesting and very well made, Prince Edward should be proud of this piece of work.
He presented well, but told the govt coverup story, and the truth is awful. Andrew Lownie uncovered documents in Bahamas, Spain Portugal archives that the Duke was not an innocent pawn but wrote to German officials using German war code they gave him, wrote he was ready for them to help him regain his throne, suggested they bomb London, gave them copy of his French defenses scouting report. This was all rumored and now proven true - Americans teach the betrayal of Benedict Arnold, Robert Hansen, Aldrich Aimes, but British govt doesn’t want the world to know about the Duke
A brilliant presentation.Truthful and much needed. It could not have been improved on in any way, nor by anybody else. Prince Edward is a Master in this field. I am so thrilled with this in every way. Thankyou.John ( Australia)
Well said.
Prince Edward has an excellent voice for narration. Very well presented docu.😍
louise Prince Edward could collaborate with Meghan.
louise Meghan cannot compare
So sad.... Hope Prince Harry goes back home!!
louise , I agree...not too plummy!
@@ellieventrulli264 The Meghan envy has made some women sound extremely bitter. 🤦🏻♀️
Absolutely amazing. So we'll brought together from every angle. A touching tribute an a way of honoring 🎖 not only a former King but a son of the UK. He apparently was a very complex man well ahead of his time. Who had only 2 true loves. The woman he gave everything he had ever known up for and the Country he loved yet had to leave but always wanted to come home too. To be able to honor his Great Uncle, His Family, and his Country in such a way. To bring light, truth, uncover mystery and set the record straight. This was so well done by the Prince. Absolutely incredible... Thank you Prince Edward, for all you did on this. I wish more people would take time to really look at history, not just what were told or allowed know but look at the whole picture. There is always more than meets the eye.
Edward is a talented film maker and he treated the life of the abdicated king of England with much dignity and I do believe there is a bit of love there. He did not know his great uncle, but certainly knew all about him. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were a rootless and very sad couple indeed, swinging from continent to continent, yet belonging nowhere. Edward is able to show that the Duke's heart never really left England.
I must say how talented Edward is as a documentary producer.
Well narrated. Exceptionally narrated. Highly researched. Touched that he is showing the true side of the historical facts about his family. It is extremely and I feel thrilling and better than any American film.
Hat of to you sir. Thank you for making this. I have an interest in royal history and both the wars.
This is my perfect way to relax and learn whilst enjoying the film.
A credit to you.
Regards Paula Haynes
Michelle Linnane You seem to be confusing Edward with his older brother Andrew.
Highly researched?? It's about him.
@@cynthiaallen9225 It was about his uncle David, aka Edward VIII. He had more information than average but some of it would have had to have been researched given the bad blood within the family regarding Wallis.
@Marty Nelson generally the taxpayer pays the royal expenditures.
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Excellent. Very humane and kind. Great to know that the Windsor fortune was gifted for medical research, a lesser known fact. Thank you, Prince Edward !! 🌹
The diabolical lawyer Suzanne Blum totally controlled and manipulated the Duchess and her estate in the final years, stealing snd foing deals for her own benefit. It was Blum who produced. a new Will by the Duchess by fraudulent means to benefit Blum’s pals at Pasteur. Entire books have been written.
Well done to Prince Edward for making a fascinating but sad documentary . It is very easy to be judgemental I am not going to be we all make mistakes in our lives and have to live with the consequences when we get it wrong or should've done things differently . I am very glad that we have got the fantastic queen that we have here in Great Britain . God save the Queen 🇬🇧
so well done, a shame that the Prince's official duties required him to give up his career in film making, he was really quite talented. His personal connection to this particular project lends it even more poignancy.
BEAUTIFULLY DONE....And I quite agree! It is a huge waste of the Prince's talents and inside connections for him to have had to give up his career in film making. He was even more than talented...he was AMAZING. And believe me I watch every bit that I can find on the Royal Family and he was SO successful in interviewing many key characters who had been friends of the Duke & Duchess.
I'm not sure if you are aware but he was governor in the Bahamas for 5 years. He enjoyed that.
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This doc was quite well done.
Thank you Prince Edward for a most interesting and honest account of a piece of history. It left me feeling sad. He was too polite and proud I think to admit he had made a mistake.
There was probably no point in admitting he made a mistake, as he couldn't undo what had been done. He made his bed and had to lie in it.
He was not known for his politeness 😂
HRH Prince Edward did a great job on this documentary. So sad he doesn't do anymore. I've learned alot that I never read in books about the Windsors.
Just watched this on another YTuber recommendation....your royal highness please do more. Presentation is fantastic and so well researched, riveting watch.
This is an excellent documentary very well researched and very informative! I missed it when it was first aired on television! Thank you for uploading it
I have always viewed the modern day Edward as a light weight. This was an interesting and informative documentary. Well done.
I agree with you tidalpool1
tidalpool1 still a lightweight condom burst
tidalpool1 , life is full of surprises for fools.
Only if by lightweight you mean he who doesn't continuously embarrass him Queen, and didn't give his children title's I believe. Anne didn't. I've always admired him. Can't say the same for Andrew.
His Mum the Queen. Sorry.
Very well done . A salutary lesson to us all that one's life should not be wasted .
Wow, excellent documentary by Prince Edward. Well done.
EDWARD THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATIVE AND PROFESIONAL DOCUMENTARY. YOU ARE A VERY TALENTED AND COMPASIONATE YOUNG MAN
Thank you Prince Edward for your excellent narration.. Fabulous Documentary! 👍🇦🇺👍
Prince Edward has a natural, unaffected and conversational style of presenting which cannot be taught. I think it is a great shame that his obvious talents in documentary production are lost to us.
I agree and lost for a rather petty reason - a small mistake .
This is very interesting. Prince Edward did a great job with this documentary.
Yes. He is able to read a teleprompter very well. I wonder how many takes it took?
He was good did a good job in this documentary
@Jane Marsee I remember seeing this when it first aired, which was shortly after stories of Windsor's supposed treason came out. I remember thinking this was just a propaganda piece; he reached the conclusion that was expected.
HRH Prince Edward is a natural presenter. He comes across as very relaxed, confident, personable and a pleasure to watch. He did a magnificent job.
The documentary was very informative and disproved a great deal of properhgander! Very interesting , well done
Fascinating, one of the best documentaries I've seen on Edward VIII.
As I listen to the Duke's narration, I almost lamented that people don't speak as he does anymore. The beauty of the English language shines with his usage of it.
my great uncle and aunt knew them when he was governor in Nassau. they both enjoyed sailing. My aunt, being a well know portrait artist, sketched them both, I believe as a Birthday present. after they were finished my Aunt asked permission to photograph the portraits and then each of them signed them with dedications to my grandmother who received them at christmas time that year. They are hanging in my house and I am frequently reminded of the life they had in those days. a different time than today for sure
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mar c that's amazing. I have a History Degree and I find this period interesting. Did your grandmother feel Wallace really loved him? Just curious.
“I don't know what's worse: to not know what you are and be happy, or to
become what you've always wanted to be, and feel alone.”
A real talent for presenting. I've really got to know you better. No wonder you n Sophie are such a model couple n of course family. Let us see more of you on the screen.
Love all these royal family documentaries about the windsors..😊
Why.... I just have this enormous sense of sadness after watching this documentary. RIP Duchess and Duke of Windsor. ❤️💔
He supported Hitler. He is a traitor
A very interesting presentation, by a Prince about a Prince who was King for a minute. The way Edward and Wallis were presented was sympathic and probably as close to truth as is possible. And yes, The Duke of Windsor did have very sad eyes in some of his photos, but mad respect that he always defended his decision, thereby defending his wife.
King for a minute wtf he was king for 11 months
@@Kendlelanisdairy-og_yt " for a minute" is slang for a very short period of time... 11 months IS a short period of time, especially when you think of him giving it up, not dying... I could have said "for the blink of an eye" lol
Yes 11months is a minute compared to the 30+ years he would have been King, having passed away in 1972.
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Very good presentation. The parallels between Edward and Wallis and Haz and Meg are astonishing.
Not really. The Windsors didn’t trash the entire RF to make big bucks, nor did they constantly whine. Wallis was 100X more elegant and classy than Meghan.
Yes, down to the Peter Pan reference.
Prince Edward has talent when it comes to film etc. I liked this.
Yes, as an American author and descendent of William the Conqueror, I agree, what good work. Also have great admiration for his father, Prince Charles and for his long time devotion to his current wife, the Duchess, Camilla, with all due respect for Prince Edward’s late mother. Edward on Edward is fine. Lynnrogersma@yahoo.com
@@lynnrogersma79 Prince Edwards mother is still alive...She is the QUEEN. Are you talking about William?
@@lynnrogersma79 Prince Edward’s mother is the current Queen, Elizabeth II. His father was Prince Phillip. Your MA is likely not in history.
I am surprised to see that Edward is quite personable, and has an easy rapport with the camera. And, better yet, his accent isn't as nearly as affected as Charles's.
Yes, he is so much more understandable than Charles!!
I wish Prince Edward would return to doing documentaries on the royal family. He’s definitely got a talent for it!
Yes he is excellent, but rumors in US were Charles made him stop. Cuz involved in reporters.,,, Cameras.
Now I'm not sure can a brit fill me in?
I looked forward to his documentaries on PBS. They were always well researched and interesting.
@@lynnhauenstein4136 I read that Edward had sent cameras to Eton to get footage of William while he was there. When his cameras, along with others, were told to leave, it was discovered who had sent that particular group. There was fallout. I’m not sure it ended his documentary career, but it certainly didn’t help.
@@kimhughes5030 ah ha, well that wasn't very nice, and was sneaky..thanks for info
@@lynnhauenstein4136 Edward breached a contract with the RF when he used his position to cover more of Prince William's life as a student than was allowed. Charles had promised that his sons would be virtually free of the public gaze during their younger years.
He is surprisingly impartial
A good detailed documentary and done very objectively.
Beautiful documentary, well researched and well presented. Wallis Simpson did one good thing in that she inadvertantly prevented Edward from becoming King
The Duke of Windsor was King Edward VIII from the date of his father's death in January until he abdicated in December 1936.
Yes. Edward would have not been a good king. He was weak.
@@jomc7425 long time then?!🤔😂😂😂😂
@@jomc7425 The remark was meant that he was not long term, or life time king. He would not have been strong enough to do that.
Prince Edward's narration is so lovely to listen to. He did a fantastic job!!!
I don’t know why this so poorly received at the time. I think this was brilliant, very enlightening.
This is a great documentary. I just wish we could see the beginning of it - this version skips something at the beginning. I have seen this before and seem to remember at least 15-20 minutes before this. Still - well done Price Edward!
Fascinating, congratulations for creating this compassionate documentary. Thank you.
The Earl of Wessex does a very creditable job of presenting this documentary. He is listed as writer as well and if true, he did a good job there too. A shame he was unable to continue to develop as a storyteller because he was well on his way to becoming a good one.
Prince Edward did a great job with this!
Great job Prince Edward. You are great at presenting history of your family. Hope you will do much more in the future.
The Prince did a wonderful presentation---he should create more of these documentaries.
Very well produced indeed.