In an extra episode we look at Michael (1927-30, 40-47) 
With Soviet troops approaching Bucharest in 1944, the apparent puppet king in Romania made a daring decision to defy Adolf Hitler and imprison his acolyte. After Soviet rule left Romania in decades of shadow, the king’s body was returned to his country 70 years after his banishment for full state honours.

In an extra episode we look at Michael (1927-30, 40-47) With Soviet troops approaching Bucharest in 1944, the apparent puppet king in Romania made a daring decision to defy Adolf Hitler and imprison his acolyte. After Soviet rule left Romania in decades of shadow, the king’s body was returned to his country 70 years after his banishment for full state honours.

In an extra episode we look at Michael (1927-30, 40-47) 
With Soviet troops approaching Bucharest in 1944, the apparent puppet king in Romania made a daring decision to defy Adolf Hitler and imprison his acolyte. After Soviet rule left Romania in decades of shadow, the king’s body was returned to his country 70 years after his banishment for full state honours.&nbsp;

Michael, King of Romania

Delve into the fascinating, individual stories of the Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom. From the chivalric warriors, to the hungry war-mongers to the nefarious tyrants. Discover the monarchs at their most prestigious and most fragile. New series is being produced on the Saxon kings from Alfred the Great. 

Hosted by Jonny Langton


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Delve into the fascinating, individual stories of the Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom. From the chivalric warriors, to the hungry war-mongers to the nefarious tyrants. Discover the monarchs at their most prestigious and most fragile. New series is being produced on the Saxon kings from Alfred the Great. Hosted by Jonny Langton Twitter - @ kingsqueenspod Instagram @ kingsqueenspodcast Facebook @ kingsqueenspod

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