Weird History
King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s Son
2025 • E6 Jan 26, 2025 9m
Known as the son and successor of Queen Victoria, a monarch famed for her devotion to Prince Albert and a reputation for Victorian rigidity, King Edward VII might seem an unlikely troublemaker. But "Bertie" proved otherwise!
From scandalous affairs—one of which may have contributed to his father’s death—to a duel with Winston Churchill's father, Edward VII lived a life full of intrigue and controversy. This video dives into the debauchery, drama, and larger-than-life escapades of the man who would become king.
From scandalous affairs—one of which may have contributed to his father’s death—to a duel with Winston Churchill's father, Edward VII lived a life full of intrigue and controversy. This video dives into the debauchery, drama, and larger-than-life escapades of the man who would become king.