Edward VIII | The king who gave up the throne for the woman he loved
Edward, HRH Duke of Windsor
Kenneth Harris interviews the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
CHANNEL | Radio 4
FIRST BROADCAST | 27 March 1970
DURATION | 49 minutes 29 seconds
FIRSTBROADCAST
1970
Synopsis
In this interview with Kenneth Harris (who also provides an introduction to the programme), the Duke and Duchess of Windsor discuss their lives and express their opinions on such topics as modern youth, smoking, the establishment and the role of women in society. The duke speaks diplomatically about his lack of a conventional job in the working world, shares memories of his forebears, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and his own father, King George V, and recalls the many statesmen he has encountered, including Stanley Baldwin and Winston Churchill.
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This interview was also filmed for television. An edited version of this interview also appears in an edition of 'Tuesday Documentary' called 'The Uncrowned King', available in this collection.
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