On the 25th of August 1942, during the height of the Second World War, a flying boat destined for Reykjavik in Iceland crashed into the side of a hill in the Scottish Highlands. Among those who lost their lives was the VIP they were transporting. He was Prince George, Duke of Kent, brother of King George VI of the United Kingdom and uncle to the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. During his lifetime, George became one of the best-known public figures of the age, yet after his mysterious death the details of his life were seemingly erased from history. Some believe that this is the result of a government cover up, but what were they trying to hide? In his youth the duke was one of the more scandalous members of the royal family. Wherever he would travel, rumors would follow him of fleeting affairs, drug addictions, illegitimate children, and relationships with men. In his later life, once settled and married, some have theorized his involvement in espionage through WWII, with stories of him attending secret meetings with representatives of global powers. Others, however, paint a far darker picture of the duke’s true intentions, suggesting the theory he was plotting to overturn the British government, fraternize with the enemy, and negotiate peace with Adolf Hitler. In this episode, we examine the life of Prince George, Duke of Kent and discover just what the prince had been involved in, and did it play a part in his untimely death? Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage that bring the people, places and mysteries to life. Now available on our main feed, it’s a richer, more immersive way to enjoy the stories you know and discover those you may have missed. Cast List: Christopher Warwick A royal biographer and historian, he is the author of fourteen published books on modern royal subjects and is the authorized biographer of HRH the Princess Margaret. Dr Caroline Porter A British historian specialising on the 20th Century. Guy Walters A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Lynn Picknett A historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies, she is co-author to several notable works including “Turin Shroud: How Leonardo da Vinci Fooled History” and “War of the Windsors” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
