Summary of Andrew Lownie's Traitor King

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 The broadcast was in the king’s former living quarters, a small suite in the Augusta Tower. Windsor greeted the technicians affably and went into the sitting room, where the microphones stood on a table with a chair facing them and an evening newspaper beside them. He read a few lines aloud to test the voice levels.
#2 When the Duke of Windsor joined the Royal Family, he was met by Chief Inspector David Storrier, his personal protection officer. He had now irrevocably crossed the bridge behind him.

Sujets

• History
• General
• General officer
• Histoire

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 31 juillet 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9798822550766
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Insights on Andrew Lownie's Traitor King
Contents Insights from Chapter 1 Insights from Chapter 2 Insights from Chapter 3 Insights from Chapter 4 Insights from Chapter 5 Insights from Chapter 6 Insights from Chapter 7 Insights from Chapter 8 Insights from Chapter 9 Insights from Chapter 10 Insights from Chapter 11 Insights from Chapter 12 Insights from Chapter 13 Insights from Chapter 14 Insights from Chapter 15 Insights from Chapter 16 Insights from Chapter 17 Insights from Chapter 18 Insights from Chapter 19 Insights from Chapter 20 Insights from Chapter 21 Insights from Chapter 22 Insights from Chapter 23 Insights from Chapter 24 Insights from Chapter 25
Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The broadcast was in the king’s former living quarters, a small suite in the Augusta Tower. Windsor greeted the technicians affably and went into the sitting room, where the microphones stood on a table with a chair facing them and an evening newspaper beside them. He read a few lines aloud to test the voice levels.

#2

When the Duke of Windsor joined the Royal Family, he was met by Chief Inspector David Storrier, his personal protection officer. He had now irrevocably crossed the bridge behind him.
Insights from Chapter 2

#1

Wallis spent most of the weekend in bed depressed by the events. She was divorced and had pro-German views, which made her unsuitable as a possible Queen.

#2

The Duke had been receiving threats on his life and hate mail. On 10 December, a Scotland Yard official had written to the Commissioner, Sir Philip Game, stating that two personal protection officers needed to remain with Wallis at Cannes.

#3

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were not easy guests to have at the Schloss. They were depressed and frustrated, and spent their time on the phone with Wallis.

#4

Windsor became paranoid, and he and Wallis waited anxiously for the outcome of the abdication. They were not related, and Wallis had not approved the articles written about her by Noyes.

#5

The arrival at the Schloss Enzesfeld of an old friend, Edward Fruity Metcalfe, helped the situation. The Duke continued to ring the new king at all hours, but his brother was not interested in talking. The Duke was shocked that his younger brother did not have the time for long and frequent phone calls.

#6

The problems continued, and the Duke was still in bed when Kitty returned to Paris. He was difficult to deal with, and never saw the servants to tip or thank them.

#7

The marriage could proceed, but the Treasury Solicitor, Sir Thomas Barnes, said that there was no evidence of collusion or payment. The King’s Proctor chose not to use evidence of Edward’s adultery in 1935.

#8

In April 1935, the Duke of Windsor’s dog, Slipper, was bitten by a viper. He died the next night. It was not a good sign for their marriage.

#9

The couple had been offered houses in Sorrento by the banker Lord Grimthorpe, in Switzerland by the explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, and a shooting-box near Biarritz by the Duke of Westminster. In March, realising he had overstayed his welcome at Schloss Enzesfeld, the Duke moved to a small hotel in the Austrian Tyrol.

#10

Wallis and Edward was how they referred to each other. Wallis brought an action for slander on 11 June 1937. In the witness box, Ernest stated that he had not received any money or other consideration for not defending his wife’s divorce suit. He waived damages in return for his costs.
Insights from Chapter 3

#1

The Windsors’ wedding was set for 12 May, but was moved up nine days to 3 May due to the Duke’s decree absolute. The Church of England did not recognize the marriage of divorced people, and the Royal Family could not be seen to flout its teachings.

#2

The Duke’s rank of Royal Highness, as the King’s son, was an inalienable birthright, already established by Letters Patent of 1917, which had not been revoked. His wife, however, was not entitled to the same rank and status.

#3

The wedding was held on Thursday 3 June. It was a low key affair, with only seven British guests: Walter Monckton, the Duke’s solicitor George Allen, Randolph Churchill, Hugh Lloyd Thomas, and Lady Selby.

#4

The price of the marriage was too high. The Duke had given up too much for her. The marriage could not afford to fail.
Insights from Chapter 4