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“The British Monarchy and Secret Intelligence” with Rory Cormac and Richard Aldrich
Summary
What You’ll LearnIntelligence
Rory Cormac (X) and Richard Aldrich join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence and the British Monarchy. The links between the royals and espionage prove the Crown to be far more than just a figurehead.
What You’ll LearnIntelligence
Reflections
And much, much more …
Quotes of the Week
Quotes of the Week
”What struck me the most was how much access Queen Elizabeth II had, how much she knew … And I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that she probably knew more state secrets than any human being who has ever walked the history of the earth, because she had access to everything for 70 odd years.” – Rory Cormac
Crown, Cloak, and Dagger: The British Monarchy and Secret Intelligence from Victoria to Elizabeth II, R. Cormac & R. J. Aldrich (Georgetown University Press, 2023) *SpyCasts*
Rise of Devils: The Origins of Modern Terrorism with James Crossland (2024)
British Defence Attaché, U.S.A. with Rear Admiral Tim Woods (2023)
St. Ermin’s Hotel, London: The History of a Legendary Spy Site with Stephen Duffy (2023)
Espionage and the Two Queens with Kent Tiernan (2023)
*Beginner Resources*
UK Royal Family: What does the King do? Jennifer Clarke, BBC (2024) [Short article]
An Average Day in the Life of Queen Elizabeth II, The Infographics Show, YouTube (2020) [9 min. video]
Kings and Queens of England & Britain, Ben Johnson, Historic UK (n.d.) [Brief bios of all Monarchs]
DEEPER DIVEPrimary Sources
Operation Paget Report (2006)
CIA Confirms Official Met With LaRouche (1984)
Anthony Blunt, 75, Dies; Was Soviet Spy in Britain (1983)
More Cloak Than Dagger – An 18th Century Spy (1965)
The Queen Delivering her speech to the House of Lords (1838)
Popay the Spy Political Cartoon (1833)
*Wildcard Resource*
Victoria Sponge, named for Queen Victoria’s favorite afternoon tea accompaniment
Charlotte Cake, supposedly named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Queen Elizabeth Cake, first published in the 1953 Coronation Cook Book and served at Elizabeth II’s coronation
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Summary
What You’ll LearnIntelligence
Rory Cormac (X) and Richard Aldrich join Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss intelligence and the British Monarchy. The links between the royals and espionage prove the Crown to be far more than just a figurehead.
What You’ll LearnIntelligence
Reflections
And much, much more …
Quotes of the Week
Quotes of the Week
”What struck me the most was how much access Queen Elizabeth II had, how much she knew … And I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that she probably knew more state secrets than any human being who has ever walked the history of the earth, because she had access to everything for 70 odd years.” – Rory Cormac
Crown, Cloak, and Dagger: The British Monarchy and Secret Intelligence from Victoria to Elizabeth II, R. Cormac & R. J. Aldrich (Georgetown University Press, 2023) *SpyCasts*
Rise of Devils: The Origins of Modern Terrorism with James Crossland (2024)
British Defence Attaché, U.S.A. with Rear Admiral Tim Woods (2023)
St. Ermin’s Hotel, London: The History of a Legendary Spy Site with Stephen Duffy (2023)
Espionage and the Two Queens with Kent Tiernan (2023)
*Beginner Resources*
UK Royal Family: What does the King do? Jennifer Clarke, BBC (2024) [Short article]
An Average Day in the Life of Queen Elizabeth II, The Infographics Show, YouTube (2020) [9 min. video]
Kings and Queens of England & Britain, Ben Johnson, Historic UK (n.d.) [Brief bios of all Monarchs]
DEEPER DIVEPrimary Sources
Operation Paget Report (2006)
CIA Confirms Official Met With LaRouche (1984)
Anthony Blunt, 75, Dies; Was Soviet Spy in Britain (1983)
More Cloak Than Dagger – An 18th Century Spy (1965)
The Queen Delivering her speech to the House of Lords (1838)
Popay the Spy Political Cartoon (1833)
*Wildcard Resource*
Victoria Sponge, named for Queen Victoria’s favorite afternoon tea accompaniment
Charlotte Cake, supposedly named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Queen Elizabeth Cake, first published in the 1953 Coronation Cook Book and served at Elizabeth II’s coronation
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