This needs a part 7 to cover the most recent events.

@199019852007

2 жыл бұрын

@@TopicalEssay I be 81 need something before then

@djarchetype22

Жыл бұрын

Definitely needs to be a part 7 now.

@NubianPrince85

Жыл бұрын

Yes i agree Meghan, Harry, Prince William Kate, King Charles III and Prince Andrew disgrace and the Queen's Death...

@mtc-3charis

Жыл бұрын

What a awesome series! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

@Coryiodine

Жыл бұрын

I wish they'd have this crew do every historical event

Made it through all 6 Episodes in 3 days. 2022 and it's still awesome.

This show is awesome. I've just finished watching the entire series but now I feel like watching it all over again. The history of British monarchy is so interesting like a soap opera

@gailhandschuh1138

4 жыл бұрын

NotoriousNoe British Monarchy is full of lies and thieves. Including the current queen.

@kamster518

3 жыл бұрын

devildog1982z so a soap opera

@georgekent3588

3 жыл бұрын

This is a very good documentary.

@crabsy6452

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way, for me it has endless rewatchability

@crabsy6452

2 жыл бұрын

Better than a soap

Watched and enjoyed all six episodes. What a wonderful narrator! Thank you.

Watching this series 5 months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, I found the ending interesting. The people of the UK have come to accept King Charles III in a way that didn't seem possible when this came out.

Hehe I like Alan Ereira's tongue-in-cheek presentation.

@robertbaker4284

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. His occasional irreverent attitude well compliments his historical accuracy within a most entertaining presentation. I fail to understand the gap created by skipping ahead to Victoria. The 18th century monarchs were totally ignored as well as the colonization of the Americas and subsequent rebellions within the British Empire. Also the pre-Victorian monarchs of the 19th century were ignored. I dearly would have loved to hear Mr. Ereira's commentary regarding that period of the monarchy and am disappointed that that period of history was omitted. Even later, only a passing reference was accorded the loss of Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan under the reign of George VI during post WWII Britain's near bankruptcy.

@killingmewillnotbringbacky9177

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertbaker4284 ? he did a whole episode about that period bro

@neuropretense

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertbaker4284 as the title suggests, check out Episode 5 before complaining :)

This guy's narration is hilarious!

Great series, I learned so much more about the British Royalty than I learned in all my years of school, and I was born and raised in England, shocking really.

LMAO This guy is a great narrator....he really makes history entertaining.

what a great series, i wish they made history this entertaining in school. it would have been much easier and enjoyable. i gotta say , the honesty is amazing

@jeanhodgson8623

8 жыл бұрын

But it is very shallow, because it hurtles along far too fast. Many controversial things are not properly discussed. It would in no way suffice as a school course. As an example, Thomas More appears to be a nice guy who was a victim of a violent king, but in fact, More was a murderer of hundreds of believers in the Lord. This shows the real bias of this series. It would be a good idea to erase the series. Buy some books.

@shawndigeronimo3696

7 жыл бұрын

+Tommy Black some Kings had short reigns there is not much to tell

@vertigo6982

7 жыл бұрын

well all "educational" media that we are allowed to see was made and owned by Jewish publishing companies. So expect lots of bashing of Christians and Christianity.

@Frankowillo

6 жыл бұрын

@Vertigo Studios: Christianity and all the other religious myths need a good bashing. They should be bashed out of existence. They're the cause of a hell of a lot more misery than any Royals.

@gailhandschuh1138

4 жыл бұрын

It remains to be seen how the public handle the death of QE II. She is the only ruler most of the people know and change will be hard, Prince Charles will be an excellent King because he is connected and cares about the public. I don’t have the same faith in William and Kate. I suspect William will try to revive all of granny’s habits and by then the public will be over much of the overt display of wealth that now exists.

That clip of George W next to the queen was HILARIOUS.

Just binged this entire series. With the exception of the blurry videos, it was educational and entertaining.👍

George VI was a great King, he had health problems but still got on with the job, true trooper. I respect him and his wife the Queen mum. ❤👍

I'm from Michigan and I love this man. He makes this easy to follow (even for a stupid person like me..) Thank you for this series.

@alysononoahu8702

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, me too

@purplexninjamom

5 жыл бұрын

He is so expressive. Love it as well.

@richardlawson4317

5 жыл бұрын

If you were a stupid person, you would not be watching this. More likely some mindless violent crap, or fake history. There is a lot of that.

@athinagarganouraki3830

4 жыл бұрын

You are not stupid! You are awesome and I see that you have very special interests as well.That makes you pretty smart.Never underestimate your self make this present to yourself.

@TheArkan6

2 жыл бұрын

ure def not stupid if ure watching this

why can't anyone just say..most informative..learned more than i knew before..how enjoyable..except all the beheadings..bloody good show..two thumbs up

@ladycharlenegrace8023

5 жыл бұрын

Well...wouldn't be Royal unless a few heads roll dear!

It's 2020 and while all the shit goes on... as of this comment, the Queen is very much still alive.

Thanks for posting! I enjoyed this very much! 💜

Victoria was so beautiful when she was young.❤❤❤❤❤

@dr.calebrobbins.3177

3 жыл бұрын

Weren't WE all ? It's the entire point. It would feel a little odd listing after an 83y.or & 70. Standing fraught with passion (not the cold or pain) entwined like a snake up a stick , muscles rigid ... (better be a muscle) what's left of yr. Cerebral Cortex running amok with wild imaginings ... Ah sweet bird of your - don't shot in my eye ... Again

I've begged Alan Ereira to do other historical documentaries. I could listen to him all day.

I need this dude to do a history of the whole damn world cuz he is sooo funny!! I believe everything he is telling me. 😂

I found the series very informative. I enjoyed how it was presented. Well done.

Really appreciated your posting this series - just finished watching the whole thing. I've watched a number of documentaries on the royals, but the body of research here is extensive, and the commentary quite fun! Interesting side notes. :)

"KEPT VICTORIA HAPPY, NINE CHILDREN"! I LOVE this guys narration style, v witty, dry and the pace keeps it engaging!!!! We shouldn't be too hard on Queen Vicky, at the end of the day, after Albert died, she did the same as she did before **** ALL! Albert did all the work, after he died you could see we were ruler-less until she sorted her shite out!

Incredible Alan!!! So thoroughly enjoyed this series!! Your Wonderful, Thank You And Gods Speed👏💓😘

That was so inspirational and interesting to learn about the whole monarchy of England I’m so impressed I feel so much smarter now I know about that ,we’ll done ✅

Although I despise the idea of the Monarchy, I quite like the form it has taken in the modern Britain, they are demoted more now to a piece of living history and a tourist attraction, which we can still see as something that is patriotic and quintessentially British. The new generation, William, Harry and Kate reflect more the levelling out of society and represent more the 21st century Brit. Good ambassadors for the future.

@56beverley

4 жыл бұрын

Oh is that why William supports foxhunting when most people don't? He said he wouldn't be told he can't do it. He is just as greedy and arrogant as his forefathers.

@laalaag2auntyayag776

4 жыл бұрын

Because he supports one thing you don’t agree with? WELL- off with his head!!!

@lydiamalone1859

3 жыл бұрын

The irony is most of them are not British!! Lol. Princess Diana was more British than any of them.

@debrawhite751

3 жыл бұрын

William and Catherine are alright. I think Harry and his greedy narcissist wife can safely be struck off this list.

@dr.calebrobbins.3177

3 жыл бұрын

After reading your diatribe on Queens & Kings ... You seem to have. overlooked both the History & Evolution of the function of (British) Monarchy. Those who have survived Listen to their Subjects, those who failed to listen now are dotted around the Historical landscape. As difficult as it is don't we all have to cultivate & maintain levels of flexibility. If you dress yourself in an outdated suit you are treated as the opposite. It must at times be a royal PIA. to project a sense of "modernity" & at the same time attempt to hide the wisdom History has taught every Monarch. It is a well known secret the Monarchy has far more Power than ANY elected Government ... who needs the Monarch's Assent to pick up those reins of Govt. & continue to function within the Laws - or The Monarchy will remove your Party from office. EG. See to whom Oaths of Office are directed. .... Military owes allegiance to The Monarchy NOT the Govt of the day, in turn the subjects to that which maintains the Status Quo, et Cetera. Whilst nothing is perfect, sharing Power séems to work quite, quite well. I wonder if the almighty & powerful USA (New Rome) shall fare under the pressure of History. Let's 'ope Trump will become a god after his tenure has expired .... C

There was no mention of the Blackadders in the whole series. Shame.

@HrhFish

7 жыл бұрын

+Iftikhar Butt The documents relating to Blackadder were never released by the crown... Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis discovered them....:-)

@leleslie45

6 жыл бұрын

Not to mention how very many times The Doctor has had to ride in to the rescue!!!

@jonathanredacted3245

5 жыл бұрын

I imagine they couldnt afford rowan Atkinson or any of the still living doctors

I am not Brtish. But iny my view, this fine tradition should continue. It provides, at least, the Anglophone world with a sense of mistery and a grand, dignified soap opera. God bless the King!

this man made our History fun!..thankyou for uploading

I love this narrator, he's hilarious.

I love this series!

If you have an inside on if this production company will be doing a new part, please let us know!!! Love this series!!

@skycloud4802

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to know too

I love his facial expressions and voice inflections!!!

It's crazy how you can still see Mary of tecks strong genes in the queen Charles and Anne

It is the first documentary that I enjoyed, VERY INFORMATIVE AND GOOD!

Thanks angel docs loved this series

"I may be uninspiring, but I'll be damned if I'm alien." George V

Has anyone notice they cut of a piece around 40:17 which starts to talk about Diana.

@nancyomalley6012

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too!

@crimsonbear9336

4 жыл бұрын

Censorship?!?...

@pcbacklash_3261

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, if you watch all six episodes here on KZread, there are cuts like that in every one. It's poor editing on the uploader's part, and somewhat annoying...

I have loved this Queen since I was a child, even before her coronation. I think the most desirable thing about the monarchy is the connection to ancient history - look at the costumes etc - the love of the British for their history and ancient buildings etc, and the incredible amount of colour and pageantry in a dull and rather horrible world. It also provides continuity.

@56beverley

4 жыл бұрын

I am sure the queen loves you too - not!

Great series!

Very enjoyable series.

Angel.... Youz a Boss G!! Thanks for your uploads... Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii Maa...... :)

Great series. Finally someone who isn't afraid to dig into some deep secrets that need to be made public.

That was very good, thanks for posting.

Very interesting! Many thanks.....

Watching this series in May 2018 it is very educational to see how few heads of state were actually trained or capable of the responsibility. Now Prince Charles is a figure in the background and my age, (70s) and his sons will continue the monarchy I'm sure in some form or other. Even in the US our news is full of Prince William and his family so they will be ready when Elizabeth is gone. I remember watching her coronation and marriage on a tiny tv screen and in news reels so long ago. It will be an end of an era when the time comes.

Well done

Great series, and fine host. But yet I occasionally had wondered how this would have sounded if Terry Jones had presented this with the same text. A lot of the tone of the series reminded me of him.

Why is this so cool to watch 👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪💪👌

09:53 Sandringham wasn't built by Victoria and Albert but by their eldest son!

The Queen's wealth comes from a variety of sources. Parliament does give her an allowance, although Parliament gets to keep the revenue from lands she owns (currently the revenue is about 5 times the amount of the Royal Family's allowance). She also has a substantial investment portfolio and the Royal Family own a lot of rare objects (that they can't sell). The British haven't revolted against it because it gives the country an institution to be patriotic toward that isn't the government.

Here in Grenada(Former British Colony) we have both Victoria Street and Victoria Park , its also the name of one of our Towns.

Compared to Winston who is like: We must go to war!

James II married Anne Hyde. Richard III married Anne Neville.

@katherinek2709

3 жыл бұрын

Richard was pre henry. They may not count anne hyde because the marriage was during the interregnum .

on George V, I had to look it up because he called his older brother, Clarence. I know his older brother who died was named Albert Victor and was called prince Eddy. so I looked it up and it says prince Albert Victor was the duke of Clarence.

Wonderrrrrfuuuuuul

We need a new one now

Not sure how seriously to take this, but modestly entertaining.

George V should have given the deposed Czar Nicholas and his family asylum: then they would not have been massacred by the vicious Bolsheviks.

@georgiapeachboy

5 жыл бұрын

Linda Meade He actually had tried, both in approved and unapproved manners, but it proved incredibly logistically difficult, especially considering the war

@Jv808UHM

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he should’ve. But he was a dick

@dayzeereyes128

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's important to realize that he had the mentality that he was king first before a cousin. During ww1 the Russian monarchy was viewed negatively by people and they were plagued with many assassination attempts (even a successful one on the czars granddad) because many Russian people felt like they were straving and dying and nothing was being done. At this time Britains monarchy was shaky as well and the British people had a lot of anti German sentiments at the time , so much so that the royal family changed their German last name to more English sounding Windsor .Czarina Alix was German. Would communism and anti monarchist ideals enter Britain had the excommunicated czar arrived? An awful decision to make as head of a monarchy.

@richardwyndham8553

5 жыл бұрын

Czar Nicholas started pogroms against the Jews. :-( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Jewish_pogroms_in_the_Russian_Empire#1903%E2%80%931906

@Tviny28

5 жыл бұрын

He was a coward and the blood is on his hands too.

i support the Royal family!

Everything evolves over time. What royalty does for Great Britain today is maintain it's national identity midst a sea of uncertainty and in doing so, provides a calming haven for it's many multicultural people wherever they are. And this common bond finds it's center in a readily identifiable symbol : It's monarch. Today, when the Queen speaks, it is an authority granted by tradition and endorsed by the free will of her subjects. She speaks to the mind and most importantly to the heart of her people with a voice free of the constraints of politics, policy or contemporary events. She is there to offer a steadfast sense of what is right and what is proper. To raise the standard of what is best about her nation and it's people, whiter at home or abroad through out the commonwealth. To provide a symbol of excellence in a world where it is hard to find. I have no doubt it is one of the hardest jobs in the world. For while other leaders come and go the burden of her station in life can only end with her final breath. You have to admire a person who is willing to do something like that.

@199019852007

7 жыл бұрын

Gil Davis could not have put it any better. The queen can represent all people and appeal to everyone regardless of class or background

@ms_scribbles

5 жыл бұрын

Plus, the money they bring in from tourism is an absolute necessity.

@56beverley

4 жыл бұрын

@@ms_scribbles Are you saying we get more tourists than other countries coz of a living rf? Sorry but the facts and figures don't back you up.

@skycloud4802

Жыл бұрын

​@@56beverley that should not be a valid basis of measurement. Would a Great Britain without royalty bring in as much revenue than a Great Britain with royalty? I think we all know the answer the that. It's an easy one

February 2024. I watched all of the episodes. As someone born in the U.S., the history is what keeps many of us intrigued by the UK and emotionally tied to it. I know a good bit (2/3) of my heritage is from the UK. I have followed it from a distance my entire life. The only part that bothered me was the end. Parts of it sounded a bit catty/petty. I would imagine an institution that long standing and impressive would be well worth $1/yr from the citizens. I can assure you our government steals much more from us to give to people all over the world while our own countrymen suffer….although I do believe the Queen Mother should have been reigned in by someone. And if there were one person living that I could meet and have dinner with, it would probably be Princess Anne. What a badass she is!

The "cab(al)inet" runs the real show.... still does and reaches farther than just the British monarchy.

39:08 I remember listening to the radio live when Barbados ceased being a commonwealth country and became completely independent. Didn’t happen all that long ago, probably a month or two.

@skycloud4802

Жыл бұрын

Barbados gifted pampered billionaire Rihanna lots of free land, so I have to wonder if Barbados are really any better off dropping the Queen for a trash one?

Wonderrrrrfuuuuyul.Take me t hereeeeeee

I really enjoyed watching such outstanding series especially the last two ones and so I appreciate the efforts of the working crew and the broadcaster.However, I argue that there is a serious necessity of a bit more episodes because of the recent huge events like the death of the longest -rulling period queen ever, and follows that the coronation of King Charles who has almost gave up the concept of being king😂😅. With the regards of a viewer from the future.

Maybe it's my eyesight, but in the brief video snippet of Edward and Wallis at (approx) 31 mins, Edward reminds me of the actor Hugh Laurie.

perfecttttttt

music and monarchy fairy tale-and-gossips : the best pop British international selling ever! :D

She doesn't want Charles to become King. That's her incentive for staying alive. 4.03 Melbourne looks like Rowan Atkinson. They should have done a Victorian series of Blackadder. Jim Broadbent was funny as Prince Albert in the Christmas Carol spoof

A lot of the latter part of this seems strangely quaint in light of these last few years.

I wish this presenter was my history teacher! And nice one for mentioning The Sex Pistols!

You need to make a part 7 with recent events including Prince William and Kate Middleton rise and role in royal family and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle split from royal family. Right now, Kate Middleton just celebrated her 40th birthday and she is celebrated as one of the best future Queen consort of England.

Also the British Royal Family are heavily involved with charities around the Commonwealth and while they don't have much opportunity to link the UK with other royal houses anymore, the Royal Family functions as a symbol of Britain, aiding in tourism and rubbing elbows with business and political leaders as well as high society. And as the program points out, it is hard to say that the Royals do nothing for the people. They can and do advise Parliament and can take control in emergencies.

It's not so much Elizabeth Windsor or her family themselves that are special, but the position of the monarch and his/her family that is considered special. The monarch has been made to be the living personification of being "British", a rallying point for patriotism as not everyone will agree with the government. Look at what happened to those who disagreed with George Bush right after 9/11. It was hard to criticize him and not be construed as unpatriotic.

Quite partial last few minutes. If people complain about giving money to sustain the monarchy - which is not that much -, imagine to end it. An unprecedented constitutional crisis.

Love it but why are the acted party’s blurry ?

Heck the economic boost from tourism alone pays for the monarchy.

@56beverley

4 жыл бұрын

Other countries get as many or more tourists than us

While Denmark was occupied by Germany during WWII, I do not think it stopped having a king, hence the Danish monarchy did not have to be restored. The information on this point is presented incorrectly in the documentary

Is this edited around 40:00?

@crimsonbear9336

4 жыл бұрын

Censorship?!?...

I see the world is just perfect, nice job

constant references to historical inaccuracies throughout the comments sections, but entertaining nonetheless. thanks for posting.

We're subjects of her majesty.

Strange how Edward VII was strongly against racism and prejudice against religion but was sexist and didn't want women to have the vote :-S

What are you referring to? I'm puzzled as to what you possibly mean..

Is that man rolling his eyes at 44:50?

I like the Queen.

@mikewilliams258

9 жыл бұрын

How nice. She speaks very highly of you as well.

@brendaharper5998

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Williams Rotflmfao. You must be British. Your riposte had that oh-so-veddy-proper form of annihilation.

@HrhFish

7 жыл бұрын

+Roger inKC I do but I'm not sure about Paul Rodgers....X-)

@VC-xj1fs

6 жыл бұрын

I like Queen Elizabeth, but I'm so over the kids. William and the Duchess of Cardboard are beyond dull.

@LuisSierra42

5 жыл бұрын

We are simple plebs to them

The narrator is wrong on one point. In the Netherlands wel accually had a king from 1815... even before Victoria became queen. One of the princes was at one point a marriage candidate for her. Same goes for Belgium, their king was Victoria's uncle Leopold. These monarchies were not restored after 1901

Is there a part 5? I can't find it

@thebiguglyalien2032

Жыл бұрын

Yes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWahpsmSgbadiqQ.html

Lord Melbourne looks like Hugh Jackman...

The video seems to eqnore the millions that the monarchy brings to the British economy from tourist. especially from yanks like me who choose to visit Britain over the rest of Europe because you have an actual reigning monarch. Overall the British Royal family is a net gain to the British economy.

@56beverley

4 жыл бұрын

No they are not. Other countries without living monarchs get just as much tourism as we do, if not more. Class is still a big issue here. You can't have true democracy with a royal family. I want to be a citizen not a subject.

@lydiamalone1859

3 жыл бұрын

Actually in the past France have done better and they have no Monarchy. that's one of those lies that the royals love for you to believe

@barrienew4167

3 жыл бұрын

France has more international tourists. Maybe it is the common language that is an important factor for you.

HOW DID THAT HAPPEN!

Until his accession to the throne Edward VIII went by the name of David. He diligently reviewed French defenses in the name of the British government. And send a copy of his report to his idol Hitler.

Some errors--Sandringham was not built by V/A--it was later bought for their son, the future Edward VII

I hope to see the Queen in real life one day. 🇺🇸

@analothor

2 жыл бұрын

did you, if not i suggest you hurry she won't be kicking much longer

@mothermovementa

Жыл бұрын

She's dead

They miss a whole block prior to this show. What happen to King George 1 2 and 3

The presenter has a catchphrase which is 'Hooow did that happen?' hehe

I sometimes wonder how the world would’ve turned out had Edward VIII not abdicated.

@baronvg

3 жыл бұрын

@AgingPeak Lol well maybe at least the UK.

Major blunder: when George V was crowned there was no French Empire and for sure no Italian Empire.

23:21 Italy didn't include Switzerland, and it wasn't an Empire, neither was France at that time. 33:33 There were still kings in Spain, Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Romania.

@hwbeute1

4 жыл бұрын

... and The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Denmark. Liechtenstein and Monaco were Principalities, Andorra was a co-Principality, Luxembourg was a Grand Duchy, and the Vatican State an electorate. Btw: in 1952 there were no more (ruling) kings of Italy, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Romania.

@cambs0181

3 жыл бұрын

It had territories in Africa. So did France, as well as Vietnam, French Guiana and some islands in the Carribbean.

@jillgarlick2122

3 жыл бұрын

Not Yugoslavia, that was a nation that came from the unification of some Baltic states under Marshall Tito, part of the communist USSR.