Did Churchill save the monarchy?

26 Jul 2026 · 38 min · Episode 2592

Episode Did Churchill save the monarchy?

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Winston Churchill was a passionate defender of Britain’s monarchy – but that didn’t mean he always saw eye to eye with the royals themselves. Jon Bauckham talks to Ted Powell about Churchill’s complex relationship with the Crown – from his clashes with George V and controversial support for Edward VIII, to his role in guiding the young Elizabeth II through the early years of her reign.

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