The Mountbattens Ep.1 “Shut Out Because of Their Heritage”

[@Qlassyone]

Happiness is… seeing a new Cheere Denise video in my feed.

[@elinstar6034]

And we're off on another fascinating journey! Hurrah!

[@sheilaw.3081]

Good morning Cheere Denise! Glad to have you back!

[@MetalWoodpecker]

I would be so lucky if you were my sons teacher!! You are tough and have a steel spine with a lovely ethical heart. I’m proud of how you weather the up’s and downs

[@Shannoneffects1]

Yes!!! We could be so lucky!

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Well said.

[@sandrasmith2465]

I am sorry that Lady C came down on you,she was well out of order and she should have contacted you privately.

[@dianaroach3093]

Lady C has lost credibility with me

[@Rickolsen247]

Her followers are calling for a boycott of this site mate.

[@sidanelv-1]

Ok, let's put this past week behind us. I'm looking forward to this next book.😊 also, Is.41:10

[@jsi4064]

So far out of order! LC was off the freaking reservation, down the hill and across the stream.

[@belowzero2452]

Welcome back ! I was sure u would not fold after LC’s outrageous and rude comments. Geeze

[@attabanana4709]

I am glad to see you back. I unfollowed Lady C now that she has shown her true colors. My unfollowing of her was only based on her behavior, not on your review or gentle critique. I was about to purchase her book, but i have deleted it from my cart. i don't want to support vicious people like her

[@vbachman6742]

Same here.

[@robertmontgomery1310]

Ditto

[@BM-lw9yz]

Ditto

[@princesspenelope5267]

Originally, based on Cheere's review, I was going to order Lady C's book. However, when she went after Cheere so viciously & unnecessarily, I no longer wish to buy her books or sub to her channel. She should have contacted Cheere directly...like a true professional & "Lady" should have done! LC has lost all credibility with me. I'm so glad that Cheere is reviewing another book...she has a way of making books come alive...I'm hooked!

[@jessiemacgregor1357]

Ditto the sheer arrogance of her, yet that's what she had against others,

[@aliciab4236]

So glad we are doing the Mountbatten book. I read this, and it floored me. I'm looking forward to hearing your views on this one.

[@Nicstewert]

Huzzah! New book! I’m glad you chose this one. It’s very good.

[@C.P.-mj4ft]

Hi Cheere Denise. So glad you are coming back with an interesting historical book.

[@ThumperE23]

Lord Louis was born a Prince of Battenburg the name Mountbatten only came to be because of WW1. It happened around the same time the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha became the House of Windsor, which happened on 17 July 1917. This was because of the public of Britian having anti-German sentiments because of the war. In fact the Battenburg to Mountbatten switch happened 14 July 1917, and the names mean the same thing.

[@rachelturgeon114]

Thank you.

[@sidneybales9062]

Is the Bamburgh castle in Northumberland the same Battenburg as we are reading about today?

[@ThumperE23]

@@sidneybales9062 there is a Battenburg Castle in Rhineland-Palatinate Germany, but Lord Louis family was Battenberg which is in Hesse. Bamburgh roughly means Bam's Town, burgh being a term for town in Scotland.

[@marylyn3081]

Thank you. I knew there was a Battenburg connection but couldn't articulate it.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

*Teck became Cambridge* George V.'s wife was Mary of Teck. Her two brothers' family name was changed from Teck to Cambridge. Mary of Teck's mother's maiden name was Cambridge (Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge) a grand- daughter of George III Prince William, when he was Duke of Cambridge, in 2011 was the Fifth Creation of the Duke of Cambridge

[@bridgetmclaughlin6198]

Looking forward to this book. I read a lot but have never read a book about Louis Mountbatten and as you say he’s everywhere. His name constantly crops up

[@ryanlewandowsky2077]

Me too for similar reasons. I’ve watched a few royal documentaries and they always brought him up but in a way that implied there were some seedy aspects to his life that they weren’t going to expose. Of course that’s all I wanted to know so yeah this should be good!

[@laurat4977]

@@ryanlewandowsky2077 He was into everything you could imagine, some of it horrifying and illegal. All told, he was a fascinating character.

[@kathyevans2968]

Great choice of book!

[@michelledoucet628]

And we are off.... Thank you for covering this book. Onward and upward Cheere.

[@alisonboydell7143]

Im so pleased you are reading about the Moutbattens . Already hooked .

[@clintgreggory2549]

YAY , Fantastic choice ! Dickie AND Edwina are exceptionally unique! So exiting! Thanks Cheere. Great to see you BACK !! 😊

[@cheeredenise]

Hey Clint! Thanks for recommending the book!

[@clintgreggory2549]

I am so glad you and the Cheerubs chose it! It will be a pallet cleanser to all the Tragi-divas before we get into Margaret who thrived on Drama , Tragedy , booze & smoking. ( what could go wrong! ) Question : have you a po box? I lost The Duke of Monmouth book ' last royal rebel ' and accidentally bought 2 copies. I hate to toss it. If ever you get a po box listed - I'll ship it out. No time pressure. YOU ARE THE BEST.

[@cheeredenise]

@@clintgreggory2549 I haven’t, but it would be a good idea to get one!

[@carebear381]

Oh my gosh. AS GREAT AS YOU DO condensed REVIEWS, A DELIGHTFUL SOOTHING VOICE, DEEP INSIGHT, AND HEAD ROARING HUMOR, I'm hooked!!!! Lady C missed an opportunity to further her channel and her overall "charm" to be a power channel doubling up with you. SHE'S MISSING OUT.!!!!! I don't watch Lady C as much as I did. I'm sorry, but you're a gem, and you glow.

[@ariadnaspy7938]

Thank you for coming back. I hope you are OK ❤

[@cheeredenise]

Oh yeah! I was never crushed by what she did or said, I just wanted to research my next book and choose one I wouldn’t be embarrassed I had done!

[@BM-lw9yz]

Bravo Cheere Denise love from UK❤

[@Fruity-Cookie]

Yay, I’m so glad that you did not take a long break after the Lady C fiasco! I very much enjoy your readings and commentary.

[@RealExplodingButterfly]

You are such a treat, Ms. Denise. So proud of your faith & character. What a compliment to be picked on by such a big shot as ‘Lady’ C. You’re beautiful, inside and out. Keep up the good work ❤

[@ASafePlacePH]

Happy to see you again, @Cheere Denise

[@Obi-MomKenobi]

Morning Cheere! Looking forward to a new Andrew Lownie book, always love beginning something new. Ready for this fresh start❤❤

[@carebear381]

Your facial expressions along with your humor. 😂😂😂😂too much

[@SharynPrevost]

Yay!! Our Cheere picked Mountbattens

[@alisonkozuch1862]

I'm so proud of you for continuing after "lady" c was so brutal to you. You are awesome!!

[@beverleygregory863]

I am so pleased you have found a great read and stood your ground in a true Christian ✝️ manner. God bless you for your strength of character and faith 🙏 ❤️.

[@ellendeluca4941]

Can't wait for this one...very happy to have you back to listen to with my morning coffee!!!

[@zoompt-lm5xw]

Excellent choice. Looking forward to hear about this book I support your channel!

[@MegaWelshie1]

I think you handled the Lady C situation with grace and dignity. I love you even more now..!! I’ve just started reading this book myself, and I’m really looking forward to hearing your review. ❤

[@scarba]

You also have a great talent for choosing the appropriate introductory music. Wonderful ❤Andrew Lownie has his own KZbin channel as well. He’s a gentleman. Battenberg is the name of a classic British cake.

[@gigig2492]

What’s his channel called? I searched by name but only found channels interviewing him or referring to his book

[@scarba]

@@gigig2492 The Scandal Mongers Podcast. It’s him chatting with an old friend about all sorts of things

[@gigig2492]

Thank you @scarba😊

[@WhyUcare]

​@scarba Thankyou for the name of the podcast .

[@scarba]

@@WhyUcare you’re welcome 😉

[@dottieparker7274]

Big coincidence, I just finished this book about a month ago, and was frustrated to not be able to discuss it with anyone (all my friends are French and uninterested and none of my stateside friends are interested, either 🤪). I knew some things (esp. about Edwina), but whoa, I was floored about everything else. So well written and informative. I read another RF book rather recently which was really really good, too. George and Marina by Christopher Warwick, VERY juicy. I'm enjoying your program!

[@MP-ye6tv]

Happy days !!! So happy to see you precious Cheere. So grateful for all you do and the care you take to share the joy story of telling through your gifted reading of books. Honestly, I do believe that if you read the back of a cereal box I would be enthralled ❤️❤️❤️

[@heatheralice89]

"Zip those pants up and find something else to do!"😂

[@breakablehandlewithcare]

yeah 😂

[@ryanlewandowsky2077]

Haha something else to do what a rude way to refer to Wallace!😆

[@pameladigaetano8119]

Loved this quote. Hilarious 😂

[@pameladigaetano8119]

​@@ryanlewandowsky2077ounh!

[@buglight3]

❤

[@heatheralice89]

Thank you Cheere🙏I was looking for something to listen to and here you are!

[@MrsGator7]

@CheereDenise I’m so glad you’ve not given up! I truly enjoy your reading of books and the critiques.

[@cheeredenise]

I never had any plans to stop reviewing, I just needed to choose my next read!

[@jessiemacgregor1357]

​@cheeredenise thank you. I have never liked Lord Mountbatten or his wife but it's only because I believe in loyalty in life for example to husband to children to all family to community to country those two were so bad examples for how life should be lived. Now with your help I may feel different or at least understand how they choose this way of behaviour.

[@aprilm265]

The thought of her giving up never entered my mind. There's something about those of unyielding character which simply won't allow such a move. Her stance on a myriad of issues has been obvious, within her narratives. I don't think that status, money, popularity or power affects her much, and she's unlikely to be intimidated by those to whom it does. Her adherence to her firm moral code seems most important, and therein lay the challenge, which she met thoughtfully, passionately, and bravely. Did it wound her? Obviously it did. She reeled, then re-balanced, treated herself, then stood tall again. She is a teacher. The scar from this will be a guide for her to be an ever-better one. In fact, has what she has done, not already been a lesson for us all?

[@MrsGator7]

@@aprilm265 I didn’t think she would. I was just expressing that I was glad she didnt

[@d33j44]

Thank you Cheere! Your channel is such a delight and education to me, head and shoulders above all the gossip channels that deal with the royals’ stories.

[@cleanslate9620]

I'm so excited this book is first, can't wait for more. Honestly I like this authors writing style and find it much easier to get into. Onward and upward indeed! 🎉

[@breakablehandlewithcare]

Yippee 🎉 , glad to see you back with a new book !!!!

[@hilxyzurmoon7334]

I know very little about the Mountbattens so really excited to start this one. So glad it was just a mini break and you are back so soon!!

[@castillotheresas3250]

Thank you for reviewing Andrew Lownie's book. Been very interested in Mountbatten's story as I had watched an interview of Andrew L. by Andrew Gold about his book (available on YT) few months ago. 👏👏👏

[@donnahille3105]

I voted for this book because of hearing that interview as well. It was fascinating!

[@castillotheresas3250]

@@donnahille3105 Indeed, fascinating! Thank you 🥰

[@ryanlewandowsky2077]

I also like the fact that the book is well sourced. Salacious gossip is only interesting if I think it’s probably true otherwise it’s just nonsense.

[@cassandratq9301]

💯%

[@margaretmortensen6695]

❤ yes! You are back!😊

[@Katherine-cf7rj]

You were missed!!!

[@jodeeps2287]

Good morning Cheere, I am so happy to see and hear from you and looking forward to this book and your commentary 👏

[@Rando15]

I love this book already! What a great author.

[@TheTinkyewinkye]

Oh, Cheere Denise! So happy you are giving us another book! The Mountbattens are fascinating! A great choice. You're the best, Cheere Denise!

[@ParodyPatty]

Great choice! So good to have you back! 💕

[@jennyhacking1289]

So great to see you started a new book after the whole Lady C fiasco, looking forward to starting this new journey with you.

[@tamarakitchen8008]

So excited to have you back 🎉

[@Catherine-w4e]

Missed you!

[@marlorodo]

Lets forget about HER, that rude woman, and lets enjoy your company, voice and honest reviews!❤ thank you Cheere Denise😊

[@cheeredenise]

I couldn’t agree with that first statement more! ❤️

[@marlorodo]

The second part is the important one❤​@@cheeredenise

[@charlottefreeman5339]

Thank you for reading to us. Its a joy to watch, listen to you.

[@debradager8305]

Glad to see ya back!! Can’t wait to hear!! ❤❤

[@pig733t9]

I’m so glad that you haven’t let the Lady C nonsense stop you. I have really enjoyed listening to you read through these books and your comments that you add make it all so much more enjoyable. Onwards and upwards 👆🏻

[@annarchydeclutteranddesign413]

Great choice, Cheere! 🙂

[@meganpodesta9197]

Fantastic choice. I'm really excited. Thanks so much ❤

[@Happinc]

Wooohoo 🥳🤪🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘🦘🐨🙋🏻‍♀️This is really going to be juicy! 🫶🏽❤️😍

[@kellymoore6353]

Oh yes pls do Princess Margaret next.... Glad to see you back

[@dewarsbramangus]

Ooh Cheere! So glad you chose the Mountbattens! I read Dickie, Edwina's and their youngest daughter's biographies and no 3 books were alike! I'm looking forward to see if the 3 stories line up in this book. Except for the infidelity, there are wild and colorful stories. I can not wait to hear you read out some of the shocking things and looking forward to your priceless voices and taking on the charachter's mannerisms when you read. You would make listening to you read the boring pages of a warranty a blast! Much Love💕💕 H

[@lynnewilliams6662]

Thrilled to have you back with a great book ❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@robinanddaviddavies8317]

The family were the Battenbergs until 1917. Anglicized into Mountbatten. The czar and family: Uncle Nicky and Aunt Alix It is crazy how connected he was.

[@jmicha91]

As were all royal families at the time. One big family.

[@misscoutts6193]

Its still the case because they are all cousins. ​@@jmicha91

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

@@misscoutts6193yes! Queen Victoria made a concerted effort to marry her children off into royal families all over Europe. She did that to strengthen the monarchy in England by creating alliances between the royal families by marriage. At least that was the plan. They all seemed to have their own ideas and tensions were created. I believe Dickie, being so ambitious, was the only one who really used these connections to his advantage.

[@jessicah7556]

Good morning Cheere! Sorry that happened but glad you’re back, excited about this book ❤

[@breakablehandlewithcare]

Excellent !!!

[@SaraisDaughter]

I for one would love to see you cover books on the Kennedys, the Rothschilds, or other interesting or scandalous individuals (past or present). But I enjoy the Royals so I’m here for it.

[@KarenMck76]

OMG thank goodness you're back, we've missed you. Annnd the book I requested, Happy Birthday to me!!

[@defenestrate4957]

Good Morning Cheere Denise... I'm glad you have not given up on reading historical books about the British Royals. It's become part of my routine to watch your channel. I love your readings and book reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@MargaretMitchell-ob8lb]

Glad you are back.

[@leeleegirl2883]

I am so glad that you are back!

[@aliwehr561]

Yes, this story goes to some very nasty behavior. Make sure you're adequately hydrated because this stuff will make you blush! LOL Very good to see you back, doll!

[@marlenewolffe4613]

Hello, so glad you are back! Good for you not letting that horrid lady stop your awesome channel ❤

[@SH29824]

So happy you are back 🎉

[@mareeyabsley4270]

Great to see you again. We’ve been looking forward to your next book 👏

[@jsi4064]

So so so happy to see this notification from your channel. ❤

[@Cjean821]

You are welcomed back, Cheere Denise! Can’t wait for this analysis!

[@ednanieves8572]

Morning dear, good choice.🌸

[@angiedavies5530]

So glad your back 🙂 I’m ready coffee in hand and looking forward to following your reading of this book (looking forward to you reading Margaret after 😊

[@roseannburke6512]

Starting a new book... wonderful!

[@shabbysuzannah3702]

Fantastic, the Mountbattons’ story is fascinating. So glad that you’re back (and as they said in Galaxy Quest “Never give up, Never surrender”. ❤️🇬🇧

[@JustMe-oq9zk]

You are a total class act ❤

[@michellegormley236]

Good Afternoon Cheere. I was wondering when I would hear you again. Soon I hoped 🙏

[@Catherine-pp6qw]

Its so good to have you back, Cheere Denise! Nil illigitimus carborundum 😉

[@sandrasmith2465]

Don’t let the baskets grind you down!

[@catherineannelockman3805]

Glad you are back...I have unsubscribed to all youtubers that are affiliated with C.. And will not be buying ANY of her books...what she did was ignorant...

[@luciafidalgo296]

YAY! Great to see you again Cheere Denise! So keen to hear about the Mountbattens! This is going to be an engrossing "read".

[@twinnieschaal]

I love this channel ❤ Cheer your a beautiful woman inside & out. I appreciate you 💐

[@vparkerrd96]

Yea! I’m so glad you’re brushing off Lady C (some lady🤔) and coming back with a great book and greater author.

[@jillal-fuhaid1763]

Great to see you Cheere, what a treat. And inspite of Andrew’s Scandal Mongers channel he seems such a sweet & thoughtful person. ❤️❤️

[@vickiwhite4004]

So very glad to see you again ! I have missed your voice . I am glad you are not reading from Lady C anymore , her tone of snootiness was loud . I will miss your Diana voice tho, It was very good .

[@cheeredenise]

Thank you so much!

[@juneinnbarford3554]

Like or loathe the Mountbattens, I personally love them, besides the fact I live about an hour from Broadlands, and it is a stunning place to visit, they were/are quite a dynamic couple and have definitely left their mark. Thankyou for reading this book. The surname Montbatten was changed, it was originally Battenberg, origins came from Germany, from what I've read and reading between the lines it was changed because of its links to Germany.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Oh goody…….i wanted to read this book……pure luck for me and I am grateful. Thanks a million

[@maryminetola2687]

So happy when this popped up. Missed you this is gonna be good❤❤❤

[@rachelturgeon114]

I am so glad that you are back. I’m looking forward to the new book about the Mountbattens, and I really enjoy Lownie as an author. Great choice for next book.

[@debbiecollins1237]

I’m so excited after listening to this new book. Nobody brings a book to life better than you, Cheere!

[@ryanlewandowsky2077]

Good morning I so glad we have a new book I may have wanted RFK but the Mountbattens had a pretty wild life so this should be great!

[@cheeredenise]

I’m so sorry 😭 I was hoping it would get more votes!

[@ellenmccain6740]

So glad to see you, Cheere, onward and upward.

[@gabbyb4493]

So glad to see you back Cheere! Was so happy to see this notification!❤️🇨🇦

[@someamericanfanofQE2]

Edwina's backstory is sounding really interesting! I definitely know more about Dickie than her, so I'm looking forward to learning more about her.

[@lorraineanderson8642]

So happy to see you back. You were missed No one narrates quite like you CD. Blessings from cold Scitland❤❤❤

[@soaringkite2673]

So glad you are back!! Lady C was extremely rude, and in my book no “lady” in her exchange with you. ❤❤❤

[@annelikriek6294]

Yay! I'm glad we're doing the Mountbatten book. I love all the history, very interesting. Just got the ebook on google play!

[@carriecordill8495]

Maybe a book about Grace Kelly sometime?

[@АнаВин-д9и]

Thanks God you are back! I missed you ❤ so great we are starting new book. Lady C unfortunately lost my respect

[@bluerose_11]

atta girl! Way to jump right back in the game not gonna lie, I miss your Diana voice! enjoying this read, thank you