54. Why was Elizabeth II never supposed to be Queen

Dad and Me Love History by Paul Letters

May 28, 202225:41Education

Our special guest tells us all about why King George VI was called 'Bertie' and why his daughter should never have become Queen! THIS EPISODE IS PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDED AS SUITABLE FOR OUR YOUNGER LISTENERS! In this roy...

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