This week, we have a special guest, author Jane Tippett, who has written a new book about Edward VIII called Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII. Tippett discusses her book on the abdication crisis and the life of King Edward VIII. She talks about her research process and the surprising access she had to the Royal Archives. Tippett explores Edward’s role as a writer and the significance of his memoirs. She also addresses the controversy surrounding Edward’s relationship with Nazi Germany and dispels misconceptions. Tippett highlights the complex dynamics between Edward, his ghostwriter Charles Murphy, and figures like Winston Churchill. Overall, this interview and her book offer a fresh perspective on Edward’s life and the challenges prevailing in the narratives.



Links




Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII on Amazon



Abdication Crisis Article on Anglotopia



Win a signed copy of Once a King



Jane Tippett Official Website



Edward and Mrs Simpson Drama



The Royal Archives




Takeaways




Author Jane Tippett had surprising access to the Royal Archives for her research on King Edward VIII and the abdication crisis.



Edward’s memoirs, written with the help of ghostwriter Charles Murphy, offer a new perspective on his life and challenge prevailing narratives.



Tippett dispels misconceptions about Edward’s relationship with Nazi Germany and highlights his role as an appeaser.



Winston Churchill played a complex role in the abdication crisis and had a strained relationship with Edward during the writing of his memoirs.



The book provides a fresh lens on significant moments in history and offers insights into Edward’s humanity and individuality.




Sound Bites




“Edward’s memoirs offer a new perspective on his life and challenge prevailing narratives.”



“Churchill’s role in the abdication crisis was complex and had implications for his own political career.”



“One of the most surprising threads in the research was discovering Edward’s talent as a writer.”




Chapters




00:00 The Abdication Crisis and King Edward VIII



04:08 Charles Murphy: Shaping Edward’s Memoir



13:54 Edward’s Relationship with Nazi Germany



23:17 Edward’s Life in the Bahamas



25:17 The Fictionalized Portrayal of Edward’s Story



28:51 Edward’s Memoirs and Misconceptions



31:05 The Royal Family’s Reaction



32:57 Accessing the Royal Archives



35:39 Edward as a Writer



40:19 Winston Churchill’s Role



46:13 A New Perspective on Edward



47:00 Jane Tippett’s Next Book




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