He could no longer walk without a wheelchair
From Kings History: Before The Fall · 17:05
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A grandson of Queen Victoria, born into European royalty, is forced to choose between his British and German identities. The decision costs him everything.He could no longer walk without a wheelchairThis episode explores the life of Charles Edward, Queen Victoria's grandson, who navigated the complex loyalties of his British and German heritage. It questions how someone born at the pinnacle of royalty could make choices that led to such a profound fall.Person: Charles EdwardDate: 1953Location: Coburg, GermanyStatus: Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duke of AlbanyTopic: British royal family- Charles Edward was carried to a cinema in Coburg to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.- He was born on July 19, 1884, at Claremont House in Surrey, England, four months after his father's death.- At age fifteen, he was selected as the successor to the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha after the previous heir died.- Kaiser Wilhelm II took control of his education, physically bullying him to make him "more German than the Germans."- In 1914, he returned to Germany, resigned from his British military post, and sold his British military decorations.Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA.Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7290097© 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved.This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].
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