'The Royal House Of Windsor' On Netflix News: Series Looks At The History Of The Current British Royal Family
"The Royal House Of Windsor" on Netflix once again delves into the lives of the current royal family as well as its history for the past 100 years. Featuring newly available information as well as never before seen letters penned by former monarchs, the series shows how this family shaped the 20th century.
First aired in the UK early this year, the series mostly tackles the period between the reigns of the last four British monarchs, George V, Edward VIII, George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. However, it also takes audiences back, all the way to the reign of Queen Victoria, as it reveals new, sometimes pivotal, revelations that could have altered the course of history.
One particular example of this was the abdication of King Edward VIII, something that "The Royal House Of Windsor" covers heavily. The series alleges that Edward VIII, by passing the throne to George VI did the British people a favor.
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Edward VIII was favorably disposed towards Germany, being the home of his great-grandfather, which could have altered British sentiment in the war. However, his desire to marry Wallis Simpson forced him to abdicate his position to his younger brother, who, along with Winston Churchill inspired the British people to fight on.
This is just one of the many interesting new information revealed in the upcoming Netflix series. It also serves as a great companion piece for fans of another Netflix series, "The Crown," a valuable British history lesson tracing the House of Windsor.
Aside from history, it also tackles more recent events that involved the Royal Family such as the time when Prince Philip believed the royal family should become the House of Mountbatten. So for those who enjoy history, particularly those of the British Royal family, catch "The Royal House Of Windsor" now available on Netflix.
