Thank you for resuming the review and commentary of this book, Cheere! i'm really enjoying learning about the Mountbattens.

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

It was always the plan.

I think we can’t relate to why the British “upper crust” was so emotionally distraught by the abdication of old Edward. Royalty was their “rock.” Edward leaving was like the father of their country abandoning the family. It hadn’t ever happened before. Yes Britain dodged a bullet with Edward abdicating but they didn’t know it then.

Yes, thank you for continuing the Mountbattens. Not only do I love history but I love your take on the situation. It’s also just so nice to hear your cheerful voice

You can undrestand why the Queen Mother didn't trust him .

@heatheralice89

Ай бұрын

Very good point.

@kcirtapelyk6060

Ай бұрын

She wasn’t any better.

@CornbreadOracle

29 күн бұрын

Like Hitler & Stalin: too much alike

I can totally understand how a sensitive man like Dickie could be so distressed by the thought of David chucking the crown for an American divorcee that it could actually make him chuck his cookies. He probably saw no rhyme nor reason why David would turn his back on the crown, his country and his family for a silly woman.

@cassandratq9301

Ай бұрын

Yes.

I am thoroughly enjoying the Mountbattens! My respect for the Queen Mother has grown; she knew exactly who she was dealing with. Thank you Cheere for introducing us to this debauched, yet intriguing crowd.

Oh yay, I am enjoying this review, I was worried it has been abandoned with all the other videos coming through!

@gonefishing167

Ай бұрын

Ditto 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

Hi Cheere! Glad to return to Dickie and Edwina.

Loving the Mountbatten book and your independent critical stance!

Nooooo - I am LOVING the Mountbatten book!

Thanks for coming back to the Mountbattens! I’m really enjoying your insights!

Thanks for continuing with The Mountbattens. I look forward to this every week.

I am enjoying the Mountbatten book.

The last four books you’ve done were all books I had already read. I have enjoyed listening to your take on them all - you have the gift of insight. You seem so well-adjusted, I wish I had a friend like you in IRL, Cheere.

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

That is the kindest compliment!! Thank you!

Really liking this book and your narration. Always look forward to your posts. Love your character voices!😂 Thanks Cheere!❤

Think how David affected the English public. The emotion had to be analogous to Diana dying suddenly. They feel it like their own family. They had such hope for this king. They had no idea he was so flawed and a Nazi, but they didn’t know.

@ralphl7643

Ай бұрын

That's probably why the RF worked so hard to keep the Marburg evidence from the public--they didn't want them to know how much the Palace and upper Establishment had deceived them about a Royal's true character, since they have continued to do so--Anthony A-J, C&D' s marriage, Andrew, Harry, Markle, who else? Diana exposed (too) much of herself, but not everything.

Yes! Back to the book😊Been looking forward to this!❤

I am very interested in the Mountbatten book, and happy that you’re continuing with it! It seems that Lord Mountbatten was such a very strong influence on both Prince Philip and (then) Prince Charles that I’ve always been curious about him. Who can know how different the current British Royal Family would be now, if not for him? Intriguing! I have to say that with the revelations about Dickie and Edwina that we’ve seen in this book, it speaks highly of both Philip and Charles that ultimately it seems they had strong and overall positive characters. I do have to wonder if Charles’ romantic saga would have been different-we do know Dickie wanted Charles to marry his granddaughter, and apparently C did propose to her, but she declined. Dickie also encouraged C to sow his wild oats and not to settle with a wife at a very young age (which is what we see that Dickie did-and it would make sense if he may have regretted this early marriage).

Very enjoyable chapter! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I look forward to every time you post. I am enjoying the "newer" content but also this book. You do a great job bringing a story to life.

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you Cheere, enjoying this 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

I love these books and the way you present them. Very enjoyable!

Yay,happy to hear another chapter!

An interesting and rather enjoyable chapter, Dickie seems one of those people who always wants to be thought of as an influencer in the top echelons of society, and it doesn’t get much higher than royalty. We are moving into the realms of how I vaguely remember him, the earlier years of his character were a surprise to me

@cassandratq9301

Ай бұрын

Dickie WAS an influencer - and he EARNED IT. Just what he did modernizing the Navy with all his inventions was enough for people to respect his opinion. In addition, he was a very hard worker - and an expert polo player (which itself was highly regarded by the aristocracy).

So thrilled to see the next chapter ❤

I'm enjoying the Mountbatten book very much and I like the new content about the documentaries.

Really like your reading and commentary on the Mountbatten’s! Especially love the voices.

Really enjoying your reading of this book as usual. You bring it to life! I do wonder how we'll look back at this phase of royal history based on what we see now!

Loving this book and your comments!!! Hopefully, you can finish it and do other biographies !!

I’ve already finished the audiobook, but I’m enjoying your reviews and commentaries. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who thought these two were a hot mess. Although, that’s putting it mildly considering the allegations that came out about Dickie after his death.

@shamaal123

Ай бұрын

I finished it last week. It was a little boring to me. What did you think?

@kcirtapelyk6060

Ай бұрын

@@shamaal123It had some boring parts, but overall, I thought it was interesting enough for me to want to finish it. Cheere Denise’s reading/commentary makes the book more interesting and entertaining in my opinion. She provides insights into the book that I might’ve overlooked when I went through it.

@cassandratq9301

Ай бұрын

Allegations which are not proven. Spoiler alert: in viewing a lengthy interview with this book's author, I learned that during the problems with Ireland, British Intelligence set up a "honey trap" for the IRA which included young boys. While Dickie was assassinated by the IRA, it's likey they killed him because AS AN INTELLIGENCE OFFICER Dickie supervised the "honey trap" operation - not because he was a participant!

Really looking forward to listening to the chapters. My family was very poor in northern England. Grandad killed in the blitz, my grandmother had 3 kids and had nothing left but the clothes they stood up in. The lifestyle and culture of the privileged classes at this time is such an obscene contrast to the poor

@cassandratq9301

Ай бұрын

It really is. The best of them (the Mountbattens) were "the poor relations".

Thank you Cheere for making "Mountbattens" even more interesting than it already is. Also, your venture into contemporary culture is indeed entertaining!

8:09 Since 1485 monarch have title of Duke of Lancaster and monarch's personal income comes from duchy of Lancaster. So David officially had title of Duke of Lancaster.

I have read this book shortly after it's publication in the UK. But it's good to revist it via your channel. And you do an excellent job. Regarding Louis Mountbatten's reaction to KEVIII's abdication. I agree about Louis being a courtier. Serving himself first. But that's what courtiers do, chase the power source.

I am loving this book, though these people are more truly bizarre than I would ever have guessed in any of my nearly seven decades. Ay, yay yay !!!!!

Another reason why the RF were dead against Elizabeth’s marriage to Phillip!

@cassandratq9301

Ай бұрын

Which worked out about as well as possible, given what people with unlimited wealth + power seem to do with their personal lives.

I think you are hysterical reviewing these books. So look forward to your channel!

I love the common sense you bring with your reviews❤ Alice, mother of Prince Philip, was a fascinating character. Very religious, talked to God, claimed to hear from God, put into an asylum where she was treated by Freud who thought she was hysterical and the source of the problem was her ovaries which he fried with radiation which was experimental therapy. WOW! Also, Guy Fawkes bonfire would have been good treatment for the porn collection while everyone was busy with their adventures. 😂

I love the Mountbatten book and the way you share it. Thenk you😍🇨🇦

No, Philip began school in Germany but was removed by the family in essence he followed Kurt Hahn from Germany to Gordonstoun. Whilst the Mountbatten brothers did look over Philip it was his Grandmother who oversaw his life, Dickie and George’s mother. Philip said in later life Dickie claimed more info than he actually had, but he credited the choice of a Navy career to Dickie and acknowledged if he had gone in the RAF he’d be dead like so many of our brave WWII pilots.

Great timing……I just got into bed and so looking forward to this……..Australia time xxxxx

Enjoying the Mountbatten’s. Hoping you’ll follow up with Princess Margaret.

I enjoyed episode 10. Thank you. What a pleasure that we have the knowledge of Traitor King. They go hand in hand.

Am enjoying this book, with you reading it, it comes to life. It also goes hand in hand with The Traitor King, filling in some gaps,

They were a Godsend for Philip--that's sad. Anyway, cousins Patricia and Pamela liked having Philip around.

Please finish the book. I am listening perhaps not as excitedly as other books but am still enjoying the history and surprises behind these people.

Thank you so much for continuing the Mountbattens book, even though it wasn't my choice, it was the popular choice and I am thoroughly enjoying your review! Thanks Cheere for bringing these books to life❤❤

Yahoo! Can't wait to hear more. I think you have great taste.

Really enjoying this book

Thank you for continuing this book. I had to struggle a bit through the last chapters. All that travelling, all those lovers. And then this Dickie working, working, working and tolerating everything his wife did. And I know about the different lifestyles for the upper class. But now I'm starting to understand them better.

I enjoy all your videos!

I picked up Dickie’s story with his kinship with the Duke of Edinburgh. I am enjoying the younger man’s story but I am a history nerd

This chapter shocked me more than any of the previous ones. 😬😳

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

Same!!

Once again, re: George. Evidence that the Mountbattens were smart as heck.

I'm amazed that more people aren't enjoying this book. Your reviews are always the highlight of my week , in terms of KZread. I'm now signing up to follow you on Instagram.

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

I’ve been getting caught up on this book - so far it’s my favorite one that you’ve reviewed! The Mountbattens lived in such an interesting time in history, and their lives were connected with so many other figures that the subject matter alone is fascinating. I love your humor in all of this! Looking forward to more, and maybe, just maybe Edwina will redeem herself? Maybe? A little? Here’s hoping!

Really enjoying this book, just love your narration keeps it very interesting 👍 thanks Cheere x

Yay finally!! I've been waiting for this. Thank you honey

im enjoying it...i love royal history...from the war of the roses to the present time...

The Mountbattons seem a very strange family...

I liked this chapter and how it melded with Traitor King.

I am enjoying this one thanks

So glad you’re back to this book 😊

Gee so glad to see you back .

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

I’ve been here everyday this week 🤣

@rhndahayward7406

Ай бұрын

@@cheeredenise I was looking each day for the 10th chapter of the Mountbatten review . Not that I’m loving it but I do enjoy your story telling . Unfortunately I haven’t gotten into the others yet but I will .

Cheere, I’m behind (distracted by real life stuff) but I am enjoying this book! Please continue. Dickie is such an interesting character.

@cheeredenise

29 күн бұрын

I am, just finishing up the school year and doing that show series as well. Busy busy busy!

Love the book

Loving it!

Thanks, enjoying the book!!!

Great book I'm loving it 😊

I’m enjoying this book! Your commentary helps a lot. They do things that I would never in a million years do (I’m an Orthodox Jew). One thing that I find appalling that they could have an open marriage, or that she treats her children like last season’s fashions - fun to take out of storage once in a while, but nothing of importance. I don’t understand people like her and I’m glad that you don’t either!

Another great chapter review as per your norm. Really like this book, and as i have read some comments that others have read this book and found it somewhat boring, that I have you to make it interesting and engaging. So appreciate you! Oh and by the way I never doubted that you would continue with this book review not sure why so many got that notion. I have enjoyed your new videos as well. ❤️

Ooooh this is getting interesting!

After his genuine sorrow over George's death and insightful lament that, "in this world the good die young while evil men prosper", there is just no way to paint Dickie as some kind of black soul.

I am enjoying the book. Than you!!

Thanks again for another great chapter review!🙏🏻

Hmmm. I remember Alice B. Toklas saying that Papa Woojums, Carl Van Vechten, sending "a chicken and its jellies" to her and Gertrude Stein....so maybe chickens as gifts were a thing!

I love everything that you do Cheere . I am proud of the old heiress , finding her way. I hope you see this : I found a free audio book that is amazing. It was held in abayance ( sic) for 50 years and I hope you read it ( for you as it's not ratings friendly ( ? ). The 50 years part is what makes it so amazing. " The Quest For Queen Mary " Authorized by James Pope-Hennessey ; & also Hugo Vickers ( who of course was 15 , 50 years ago. It includes the descriptions of all who were interviewed for the biography , which is where it gets interesting! Cheers.

Im really enjoying your review of this book

Fabulous!

Thank you!!!

I LOVE your commentary ! ❤

Thank you

I'm on vacation next week. I'm hoping to catch up with you 😂

Great review. Thx. It’s interesting.

Home run on this book review, of course. Better yet, I found you on Instagram 🎉

I always understood Dicky to be a bit manipulative in later life but it’s interesting to hear when it started. I didn’t vote for this book but I was wrong, it’s a real eye opener.

OK, both George and Louis were... strange. Good heavens.

@cassandratq9301

Ай бұрын

George was strange because, in addition to all kinds of useful inventions, he had an expensive train set and was saddled with his father's porn collection when he died? I think both George + Dickie were obviously brilliant and very hardworking. And I see zero evidence of sexual weirdness in either.

Wallis was divorced the first time in 1927 from Earl Winfield Spencer and for the second time in 1937 from Ernest Simpson.

Of COURSE Dickie went with George VI - he had his ambitions to realise and sticking with Edward VIII would have stopped him in his tracks...

🎉🎉 I had just about given up. I thought you decided to leave us hanging. 😞 Please, if possible, don't wait so long. ❤

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣was that inconvenient? Well…to put things into perspective, I am a mother to three, the wife to a secret service agent who has a wild schedule, and I am a full time 4th grade teacher. This side hobby of mine has to run on my extra time, of which there is very little and I have to try and make the channel work by trying different content when it’s clear people are not embracing the current book. I’m thrilled you’re enjoying it and hopefully you can be patient as I sort out how to make content more people will find engaging while continuing the Mountbatten book.

Love cheere ❤❤

Gird your loins for the chapters ahead. 👀

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

I was prepping for filming tomorrow and the next chapter reeeally sheds some light on Dickie’s ego….he was DANGEROUS!!

You could read a cereal box and make it sound interesting. 😊

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

😆 you’re so sweet!

I’m loving this book!! I can’t bring myself to watch the one on child stars as I feel it will be too disturbing 😢

I enjoy the Mountbattens, but I'm increasingly wondering if Mr Lownie as a biographer really brings his subjects to life. This and Traitor King are both well-researched books, and I'm sure accurate accounts of what people said and where they went, but there doesn't seem to be a great deal of analysis or commentary beyond what you provide! Thank you!

I really enjoy your reviews but I don't understand why it's a trend now in KZreadrs to have a lengthy preview on each video they upload. Who started that trend? Why? Why does every KZreadr follow it? Don't mind me, I always wonder why temporary trends catch on.

@cheeredenise

Ай бұрын

Luckily there’s a fast forward button…..

@flyonthewall8122

Ай бұрын

It's a bit of a teaser for people who may never have listened to that creator before. You can get a taste of the personality. That's how I see it anyway.

@ringwe

Ай бұрын

@@cheeredenise Indeed, there is. But I never doubted that, did I?

@ringwe

Ай бұрын

@@flyonthewall8122 Yeah, I know. It's just weird all KZreadrs do that all of the sudden. I had the same questions when all started to use multiple cameras and one viewing angle captures them from the side while they talk into the one straight across them.

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Well we know Edwina never had to take responsibility, not even for her own children. So the animals had to take their chances with staff probably.

In my opipion Wallis remids me of the character that betty Davis played whaterever happened to baby jane 🤷

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