The British Royal's and Elizabeth II Connections to the NSDAP | Royals And The Nazis

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17 Mar 202350:55

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TLDRThe video examines the close relationship between Edward VIII and the Nazis when he was King and later Duke of Windsor. It reveals his admiration for Hitler, ties to British fascists, and willingness to betray Britain to get his throne back. His American mistress, Wallis Simpson, also held pro-Nazi views. During WWII they tried persuading the US to stay neutral. New evidence indicates Edward said bombing England 'could bring peace', wishing his country's defeat. Though exiled as governor of the Bahamas, Edward still hoped until the end that Germany would win and restore him.

Takeaways

😲 Edward VIII hoped Hitler would help him regain the British throne after his abdication
👀 British intelligence spied on Edward due to his ties to Nazis and fascists
😠 Edward expressed pro-Nazi views and met with Hitler and other top Nazis
😒 Edward and Wallis Simpson passed state secrets to the Nazis
😡 A fascist group plotted to overthrow the UK government and install Edward as puppet king
🤔 Historical evidence suggests Edward was willing to betray the UK to get his throne back
🙄 Edward and Wallis tried to keep the US out of WWII against Britain's interests
😥 The royal family rejected Wallis Simpson and denied her HRH status
🤨 Newly discovered documents implicate Edward in treasonous activities
😞 Edward caused a constitutional crisis by insisting on marrying Wallis Simpson

Q & A

What position did Edward VIII hold before his abdication?
-Edward VIII was the King of England before his abdication in 1936.
Who was Wallis Simpson and what was her relationship with Edward VIII?
-Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who had an affair and hoped to marry Edward VIII, causing his abdication when he chose to be with her.
What evidence has been found about Edward VIII's Nazi sympathies?
-Photos show Edward VIII making a Nazi salute in Germany in 1937. Reports also claim he said the effective bombing of England could bring peace.
What was the Right Club and what was their goal?
-The Right Club was a secret British fascist society founded in 1939 that aimed to overthrow the British government, depose George VI, and install Edward VIII as a fascist leader allied with Hitler.
What nickname did Hitler reportedly use for Wallis Simpson showing favor?
-Joseph Goebbels reported that Hitler referred to Wallis Simpson as "Your Royal Highness," a title she desperately wanted but was denied.
Where did Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson go after leaving Portugal in 1940?
-After leaving Portugal in 1940, Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson went to the Bahamas at the order of Winston Churchill to get Edward away from possible German abduction.
How did Unity Mitford become part of Hitler's inner circle?
-Unity Mitford was a British aristocrat fascist supporter who moved to Germany in 1934 seeking to meet Hitler. She joined his inner circle and met him over 140 times.
What did Edward VIII allegedly threaten regarding his marriage to Wallis Simpson?
-Edward VIII allegedly threatened to abdicate if the British government refused to approve his marriage to Wallis Simpson.
Why did Edward VIII abdicate the throne in 1936?
-Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 because he faced opposition to his marriage with Wallis Simpson over her status as a divorcée and over his own sympathy for fascism.
What did the FBI dossier accuse Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson of after World War 2?
-A secret FBI dossier called Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson dangerous Nazi collaborators, accusing the Duchess of conspiring with Hitler's regime.

Outlines

00:00

😖 Exposed Nazi Sympathies of Royals

A British tabloid obtained a film showing the Royal family performing Nazi salutes in 1933-34. New evidence indicates that after abdicating, Edward VIII hoped Hitler would help him regain the throne. Historians examine Edward's apparent Nazi sympathies.

05:01

😳 Edward Fixated on Twice-Divorced Simpson

Edward was infatuated with Wallace Simpson, who was married. She and her husband exploited Edward's affections for money and status. The government spied on Edward due to his disregard for protocol and ties to fascists.

10:02

😐 Edward Embraced Hitler's Politics

After becoming King in 1936, Edward expressed support for Hitler and pro-fascist views. He demanded inaction during Hitler's illegal militarization, alarming the government about his judgment and loose handling of documents.

15:04

😬 Aristocrats Promoted Nazism

Young British aristocrat Unity Mitford became part of Hitler's inner circle. Edward's German relatives introduced him to Nazis. The Queen Mother took Elizabeth to Germany to observe fascism up close.

20:05

🚫 Government Blocked Edward's Marriage

Edward wanted to marry Simpson and make her Queen. The government refused, concerned over her unsuitability and Edward's fascist ties. Abdication was arranged after Edward threatened to quit otherwise.

25:05

🤐 Windsors Lived in Exile

After abdicating, Edward married Simpson in France in 1937. George VI forbade royals from attending. Simpson longed for her ex-husband. At Hitler's invitation, the Windsors visited Germany in 1937.

30:06

😟 Simpson Pressured Reluctant Duke

Simpson urged Edward to secure her the 'Royal Highness' title. An American fascist facilitated their trip to Nazi Germany. Edward told Hitler their blood ties could unite them against communism.

35:09

🤥 Windsors Denied Pro-Nazi Acts

Photos show Edward doing a Nazi salute in Germany. After war began, British fascists plotted to install Edward as King with Hitler's help. Churchill thwarted a coup and exiled the Windsors, who still pushed for Nazi-British alliance.

40:09

😠 Churchill Sent Windsors to Bahamas

Fearing abduction, Churchill made the Windsors leave for the Bahamas in 1940. But they traveled often to the U.S., lobbying leaders to not help Britain, hoping Germany would defeat Britain and restore Edward.

45:15

😒 No Proof of Treason Found

Newly found letters show Edward remarking in 1940 that German bombing of London could bring peace. But no definitive evidence proves Edward betrayed Britain, though he sympathized with Nazism until Germany lost.

50:19

😌 Windsors Never Returned to Britain

After the war, the exiled Windsors lived lavishly abroad. They remained convinced Edward would have been a better king than his brother.

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Keywords

💡Abdication

Abdication refers to Edward VIII's decision to give up the British throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who had been divorced twice. This was a major scandal and constitutional crisis at the time. The video explores how Edward's fondness for Hitler and sympathies with fascism contributed to his conflicts with the British government over his choice of bride.

💡Fascism

Fascism was a far-right political ideology gaining prominence in 1930s Europe, represented by leaders like Hitler and Mussolini. Edward VIII expressed admiration for Hitler and rubbed shoulders with British fascists like Oswald Mosley. There were even rumors he aimed to be restored to the throne by Hitler after a German conquest of Britain.

💡Nazi salute

Controversial footage shows young Elizabeth (future Queen) performing a Nazi-style salute alongside Edward VIII and others. This reflects the upper class sympathy and interest in German fascism at the time, though the royals denied being pro-Nazi.

💡Wallis Simpson

The twice-divorced American socialite for whom Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936. She is depicted as ambitious and manipulative, pushing Edward towards Hitler as a means to greater social status and influence.

💡Treason

There were suspicions and rumors that Edward VIII was willing to betray his country by collaborating with Hitler to get his throne back after abdication. Historians long searched for definite proof of this treason.

💡Blitzkrieg

The German strategy of intense bombing raids and attacks, used during World War 2 against Britain and other enemies. According to some sources, Edward hoped such Blitzkrieg would defeat Britain and lead to his restoration as puppet king.

💡Churchill

Winston Churchill became Britain's Prime Minister in 1940. He saw Edward as a threat for potentially collaborating with Nazis so had him posted far away to Bahamas. Edward and Wallis tried to undermine Churchill's efforts in America too.

💡Peace

One damning piece of evidence suggests Edward VIII wished for the Germans to bomb England effectively because it could bring peace. This exposes his betrayal by desiring Britain's defeat to achieve peace terms set by Germany & Hitler.

💡Right Club

A secret British fascist society that aimed to overthrow Churchill's government during WW2, depose George VI, and install Edward VIII as a pro-Nazi puppet ruler under Hitler's influence.

💡Operation Willi

The Nazi plan to forcibly abduct Edward & Wallis to Spain/Portugal in 1940, keep them there until England's defeat, and then restore Edward VIII to the British throne as a collaborationist king subservient to Hitler.

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