The King's Loot with Richard Wallace


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Oct 20 2024 35 mins   1

Right trusty and well beloved, we greet you well!


Today we present to you our interview with Richard Wallace, who has recently written a book for The History Press , titled ‘The King’s Loot: The Greatest Royal Jewellery Heist in History', 

What did Edward VIII inherit when his father died?

Why was Queen Mary called a Royal Magpie?

How did Queen Victoria change the history of Royal Jewellery forever?

And what did Wallis Simpson have to do with any of it?


Let’s dive in.



Find Richard's Book:

https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-kings-loot/


Baroque... Blog:

https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/post/that-woman-the-life-of-wallis-simpson-duchess-of-windsor-by-anne-sebba


London Walking Tour:

https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/royal-london-georgian-and-windsor-monarchs-walking-tour-t481355/



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