Ep.22 | The Mountbattens - Sex, Secrets and High Society

In our first episode Andrew raised shocking sexual abuse allegations about Lord Louis Mountbattten - one of the most famous and most powerful royal celebrities of all time. This week Andrew and Phil reveal new evidence from named witnesses about Mountbatten. They also explore the famously ‘open marriage’ he enjoyed with his wife Edwina.
Shining a light on the sexual politics (and many hypocrisies) of that age, they ask if the Mountbatten’s notorious bed hopping may have played a role in huge events of state such as the partition of India.
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[@rebeccaday8612]

I read a wonderful book called Indian Summer which was about Edwina and Mountbatten in the last days of the Raj, and her love affair with Nehru. The impression I get with all the affairs and the running around is just that they didn't have anything else to do!

[@philmcraig]

Good point!

[@parkwood6334]

I wonder how many of her affairs were a reaction to her husband's behavior.

[@shep5041]

Partition episode with Indian & Pakistan historians - great idea

[@cazza-tea]

Mr Lownie as a fan of your work I am thrilled to discover this podcast. Having read the Traitor King I felt angry and appalled by some of the shenanigans. I do believe that history should be out in the open, not covered up or falsified. I commend you Sir. Keep up the good work gents. ❤

[@philmcraig]

What a nice thing to say! Thanks so much.

[@cazza-tea]

@@philmcraig Just glad I found the channel. Have subscribed and am working my way through all episodes. Great camaraderie and really enjoying your guests and the fact that you are not towing the line. Thank you. So very refreshing xx

[@maureenplayford3559]

Fascinating insight . Please keep going beyond your currently planned number of Podcasts .

[@lucyapodaca5894]

I'm in Lodi, California USA. I have just discovered you, and I love you both. I love the research you do...

[@philmcraig]

Thanks so much Lucy - and welcome! 😊

[@sirmonty4697]

Your international program was listened to in the Canadian Rockies today! Thanks for such a great podcast. 😍Keep on Scandaling!

[@philmcraig]

Thanks so much Sir

[@jessie4954]

I have listened to all the episodes of your programme/podcast - thoroughly enjoyed every one and they have provided me with much food for thought and inspired me to read more about all of the topics you have covered. You both have wonderful voices for broadcasting, clear and easy on the ear - the issues are so well researched, explained well and in a really accessible way. I have recommended Scandalmongers to many people. Why not add a Thanks button to the KZbin screen. Best wishes and thank you to you both.

[@philmcraig]

Thanks for your generous comments Jessie. We'll look into the Thanks button option.

[@kyliedavies1695]

I’m working my way back through your catalogue and I’m letting the ads play without skipping so at least you get some pennies from my listen.

[@philmcraig]

What a lovely thought!! 😊

[@geraldmurray6957]

Love the show and have listened since the first episode. May I suggest that if you are after Australian scandals you should have a look at the Hilton Hotel bombing in 1978. Something really weird took place and the cover up was just as weird.

[@philmcraig]

Many thanks Gerald and yes that does sound like a very intriguing story

[@dhjdmba5684]

You popped up on my feed because of Meghan and Harry but I enjoy many of your podcasts. You should do more H and M to fool the algorithms to get you more viewers for the other ones. I just rewatched the Mountbatten multipart self made biography available on utube and found it interesting. Especially some of the diversions from the truth.

[@user-wn7il9gp6g]

Brilliant programs!

[@asadasadaz]

Fantastic show pls do get more shows on the partition

[@philmcraig]

Thanks!

[@sapphiremalpetunia6047]

Been listening since the beginning of the podcast and love it!! Please keep going!! Also, I have been a fan of both of you since seeing y’all on Shaun Attwood!! Love your work both of you!! Thanks for sharing everything!! Love from Austin TX USA! 🙏🏻🩷🤠

[@stephaniecorbett5356]

Love this channel.

[@philmcraig]

Thanks so much Stephanie 😊

[@chilledoutmirage]

You should consult with Prof Ishtiaq Ahmed PhD, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Stockholm University

[@jackiemcewan965]

I like having the monarchy and like most of them, probably more the younger generation. I have to say though I am a bit fed up with all the cover up that goes on. It’s definitely a case of one rule for them!

[@PORPOISE1983]

Love the podcast! I listened to Andrew Lownie on the History Rage podcast and found my way to the Mongers Podcast! I'm an secert Anglophile and love hearing about the royals. What about the possible scandal of Prince Philip and Penny Knatchbull?

[@philmcraig]

There's a brief reference to THAT in the Rob Jobson episode... but maybe more to be said one day

[@jilltagmorris]

Predictions about royal family falling??

[@lizziestevenson1908]

I think the man-made construct of Royalty and privilege and the supposed reverence we plebs are supposed to feel towards them is becoming more and more blatantly clear. Never complain, never explain is there for a reason.

[@avm9647]

I love your older shows. Irish ones are particularly interesting. I am not interested in the present royals because of the sheer amount of coverage on you tube but I do of course enjoy the scandalous Sussexes.

[@philmcraig]

Many thanks !

[@ralphl7643]

I wonder if more material will be released after his daughter Pamela Hicks dies, or will we have to wait for the King's death?

[@philmcraig]

I think we might have to wait until the end of time for some of it !!

[@francescaderimini2931]

@@philmcraig Touché

[@julesjay424]

Isn’t that exactly what Harry said? Hmm.. but he’s a spoiled brat??? Come on now boys

[@dhjdmba5684]

I think that the Harry Meghan scrutiny and the inability of the RF to spin that after they walked away may make it easier for journalists to ascertain and report actual facts about the RF in real time as time goes on. Unlike in the past. Interested to know what you think.

[@philmcraig]

Andrew has thoughts about that in the next episode… on Prince Andrew amongst other things