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Episode 7: Rebranding the Crown: How Windsor Was Born
In 1917, with World War I tearing Europe apart and anti-German sentiment rising fast, the British royal family had a problem. Their last name, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was very German. Not great optics when your country is being bombed by aircraft carrying the same name.
In this episode, Lo and Presley break down the royal family’s iconic rebrand to House Windsor and the role of PR in this monarchy's survival.
Sources:
History Matters – Why Did Britain Change Its Name to Windsor? Watch on YouTube
Royal Reviewer – House of Windsor Name Change Explained Watch on YouTube
Kings and Generals – Fall of the Russian Monarchy Watch on YouTube
Royalty Now Studios – King George V: The Forgotten Monarch Watch on YouTube
Epic History TV – WWI Summary Series YouTube Playlist
British Pathé Archive Footage Various clips and royal featuresContact Us:
Got royal opinions, questions, or a correction worthy of a crown? Email us at [email protected]
Or slide into our courtly DMs on Instagram @thekingstalkpod
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By Lo and PresleyIn 1917, with World War I tearing Europe apart and anti-German sentiment rising fast, the British royal family had a problem. Their last name, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was very German. Not great optics when your country is being bombed by aircraft carrying the same name.
In this episode, Lo and Presley break down the royal family’s iconic rebrand to House Windsor and the role of PR in this monarchy's survival.
Sources:
History Matters – Why Did Britain Change Its Name to Windsor? Watch on YouTube
Royal Reviewer – House of Windsor Name Change Explained Watch on YouTube
Kings and Generals – Fall of the Russian Monarchy Watch on YouTube
Royalty Now Studios – King George V: The Forgotten Monarch Watch on YouTube
Epic History TV – WWI Summary Series YouTube Playlist
British Pathé Archive Footage Various clips and royal featuresContact Us:
Got royal opinions, questions, or a correction worthy of a crown? Email us at [email protected]
Or slide into our courtly DMs on Instagram @thekingstalkpod