What Happened To The Noble Dukes Of England? | The Last Dukes | Timeline

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[@axelblaine1675]

I guess im randomly asking but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was dumb lost the login password. I would love any tips you can give me

[@floraflorabunda2216]

Duke of Atholl has a lovely character and his attitude towards his position is so humble

[@rubenmercado3326]

"Old lady Caldry stepped in and paid off the debt went to paris and dropped dead" lololol that record keeper lady is hilarious!

[@clonmore819]

She's up her own backside

[@LeComtedeSaintDomingue]

Cawdrey

[@nomine4027]

I would totally love a separate doc about Lady Rosemary. She seems so interesting and I love her British temperament and wit.

[@MarchionessDarby62]

Lady Rosemary is such a delightful lady. I love her attitude, and that she went home to help her mum cut an ox! Awesome lady.

[@homodeus8713]

Culture of Wellness Duty. If only there was more of it in this day and age.

[@notnek202]

Her Grandmother was the very rich American Consuelo Vanderbilt.

[@carolweaver3269]

@@homodeus8713 My grandmother on my mother's side was like this, and yet we live as commoners, but some just have this way about them, so it seems?

[@ahcokris]

Question:"These are the originals"? Answer:"*insulted screech* ABSOLUTLEY!!!" *calms down a bit* "Naturally". Brilliant.

[@lupusductus9406]

I like the Duke of Atholl. He is such a humble and likeable person. Down to earth.

[@renschuon4992]

This was an absolutely fantastic program. It was informative but it wasn’t too dense. It let the people tell their stories (and those of the families they study and care for in the cases of the curators and caretakers) and so many of these people were wonderful and had such engaging personalities. I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you

[@at252]

Really impressed by Kamilla Osborne (daughther of Duce of Leeds). Such a nice, reasonable person.

[@arsenamcintire939]

me too.

[@wildcrocus]

Sort of the ultimate poor little rich girl. Abandoned by her mother. Orphaned by her father. Left with a gold digging step mother at a young age. It is a miracle she comes off as a sane, grounded person.

[@Celisar1]

A T Absolutely lovely woman!

[@karelheinz4918]

Quite interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Very informative.

[@Ooyamatsumi]

Commoners : Piano Aristocrats : Peer Know

[@divaden47]

Eastender : Pee Anna

[@amayastrata4629]

Sam Jenkins Dee vah was phonetically pronouncing piano as an eastender (a person from the east end of London).

[@elenikominos7404]

😅😅😅👍

[@damstay]

Pee-aar-no

[@L-mo]

tinkle the ivories on the awd joanna

[@redwoods7370]

The Duke of Atholl is a humble person. I like him.

[@mscott3918]

When you are a duke or any other sort of hereditary peer you don't need to be anything else. It's the jumped up life peers who are the arrogant ones

[@hudsondonnell444]

You are right the House of Lords Act of 1999 put a bunch of snobs with no connection to history and culture in control of the House of Lords. Tony Blair basically did, what the devils in Washington DC did in 1913 with the ratifying of the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution, that is to remove real checks and balances from the process of legislation and ensure the continuation of frivolous spending.

[@Clutchtheclownz]

South Africans are humble people

[@juliaconnell]

@@Clutchtheclownz ummm okay? don't get me wrong, I LIKE South Africans - white male south Africans (and I know a few) are THE MOST ARROGANT PEOPLE *EVER* - nothing against them - just a simple observation.

[@sassiebean9052]

That is what I also noticed about this couple, they were humble sure they enjoyed the titles but they did not flaunt them :)

[@rugosetexture2716]

Lady Rosemary is a hoot! What a delight. Thanks for posting this.

[@monkeyspankerful]

Poor Duke Murray can't get a word in edge ways......

[@TheSienna29]

Lady Rosemary's first cousin was Winston Churchill. Princess Diana was also related to her. And Consuelo Vanderbilt was her Grandmother.

[@JohnnyBoy1533]

First cousin third removed. The 7th duke would be the blood connection.

[@stevebradley704]

"......I had to get home because my mother was roasting an ox".

[@ewanmee9877]

@Alter Ego Well, doesn't everyone roast an ox now and then......

[@pps900]

As you do

[@deusexrockina]

British family priorities 🙌

[@charlieminaj2]

Steve Bradley i only eat cow🐄😂🤣

[@damstay]

#truestory

[@GhettoGirlTravels]

Did she just say, “In a house like this, you don’t want a bunch of midgets walking about?” Tears 😭

[@mirza6399]

Lòl, are you a little person ?😅

[@gerardcollins1767]

@V J footmen were always tall sort of body guard on carriages. bouncers at the door kept riff raff at bay,just look at all your petty media stars today.

[@carolewilson1311]

Yep she said that

[@richardpeychers4076]

Karen Jean Hunt, they had to match the high ceilings what!

[@ChrisHyde537]

V J Many states in the US used to have height requirements for State Police.

[@Celisar1]

Lady Camilla is such a sweet, lovely lady, it bothers me that she was treated so badly throughout her childhood and youth. She absolutely should have been the heir of her father. No reason to leave out women even if there’s no male heir around!

[@gloriahanes6490]

If Queen Elizabeth can inherit the throne from her father, then why can't a female inherit the title of Duke?

[@brendanzhang7488]

@@gloriahanes6490 dont know,the royal family is more important then some non-royal dukedom

[@notgadot]

@@brendanzhang7488 *than

[@delzworld2007]

By luck or by chance, Britain has retained this fascinating heritage. The extensive land ownership is a controversial subject, but the aristocratic families are a link with hundreds of years of history. Superb documentary.

[@missylowe6461]

I agree with you. As an American, I like learning about both British and American history.

[@jollyelektabuzz9999]

Yes I as a norwegian is quite envyus of britian in that way, our aristocratic families were abolished in the early 1900s, we still have the royal family but no dukes or the like. Though some norwegians are aristocrats in other countries, mainly sweden.

[@Icanbacktrailers]

Deus Vult but also by loosening their hold on power when necessary, and eventually becoming almost powerless, they prevented any of the revolutions of the type that happened in other countries.

[@eyesopen66]

I'm English British and I would like to get rid of all of them.

[@IETCHX69]

The most successful slavers in the history of time . Would you please look up how she took 10 children from a picnic in 1964 , in Kamloops, British Columbia . Or you could ask William Coombs , an actual eye witness to the theft of these ten Indian children . YOU CAN NOT . He was killed on his way to testify against the most evil person on YOUR earth . P.S. .. She was already convicted of this crime . Convicted there fella . are you next ? AM I ? For you readin' , and me writin' !

[@michelemacgregor3049]

very well put together, highly informative, rewarding and fascinating to watch, thank you all.

[@FashionDivaNY]

This is a well done documentary

[@jamesparker6876]

Lady Rosemary Spencer-Churchill, such a charming and Real Person. God bless her for being herself. All the Ladies are so charming. I could care less about the Dukes. The Ladies are so thoughtful, very intelligent.

[@afaydilek]

does she related to princess Diana (she was a Spencer) or Winston Churchill?

[@jamesparker6876]

To: @@afaydilek Both Spencer and Churchill.

[@samjquillen]

Winston Churchill was a close relative of the ducal family, I believe he was briefly heir apparent. No idea about Diana but the Spencers are a prominent aristocratic family, one of whose members married into the Churchill family in the 19th Century (hence the hyphen), so it could be an extremely distant relation

[@afaydilek]

@@samjquillen thank you for your clear answer!

[@meeeka]

How good the Duke of Atholl is! How appreciative he is of his privilege.

[@8bijoux1]

As he should be, considering his role.

[@ezravonhindenburg1240]

@Max K You're a pleasant human being.

[@MsCuisle]

Disgusting debauchery

[@LetsGoGetThem]

Priviluuugeee durr hurr

[@clonmore819]

Camilla - top lady. What a pleasure to watch someone intelligent and understanding with lovely manners.

[@jaket5816]

Its amazing just how many British aristocrats died 'a bachelor'.

[@staceywatkins1445]

wink,wink

[@edicope6826]

Huh

[@msairs]

haha!

[@Timoteophillips]

Well, we all went to boarding schools for boys and got rather a taste for it!!

[@rokuthedog]

@@Timoteophillips nothing a little bit of listerine wont fix

[@lf3541]

I HATE furniture on a slant... 😂

[@gloriahanes6490]

She was keenly aware of her desires, and I imagine it was difficult for her childhood home to be turned into a public attraction.

[@ms90sbabyy]

Lorie Flickinger now that I noticed that I can’t either and changed up my house

[@1992andyroo]

@@gloriahanes6490 Blenheim is actually still a family home, although it is open to the public.

[@joannahampton3808]

Angle is the proper word, slant is a totally different thing

[@sassiebean9052]

in the section of Determined Duchess...Her Grace the Duchess of Rutland is not snobby at all, but rather intent on keeping history alive willingly putting things straight again after so many years of what i see as "neglect" of taking care of things properly, if this makes sense. At the end of the stories, it was sad to see some of the lines of aristocracy just simply come to an end due to no male heirs :(

[@nunyabiznez6381]

As I understand it, inheritance of such titles is based on the original grant of the title which usually specifies that the title is to be passed to male heirs. I'm wondering if it wouldn't be a nice idea if a law was passed superseding such clauses granting a title that is about to go extinct to the closest female relative of the most recent duke. They do that with the monarchy so why not with a dukedom? I think it is a shame when one goes extinct.

[@samanthaallen7556]

@V J if the Dukedom went to a grandson then it wouldn't die out.

[@littlepuppy101]

"By command of the queen, the earl of Marshall is directed to invite....."... that's not an invitation. That's an order.

[@ahcokris]

Indeed. And the recipient felt quite honored to be brought to the ettention of the Crown. these days the eterrnally insulted would expect it to be phrased as "your royal egotism's attention may be directed to the irrelevant corronation of your absolute sovereign"....

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

I think the *order* is for the Earl of Marshall not the recipient of the invitation.

[@dave6386]

Comprehension please!

[@KLanio-lr8yv]

its an ivite you can not refuse....

[@FrankieBlueEyes]

The Dukes of Hazzard were my favorite.

[@dulcieparker7425]

The Dukes of Earl...mine.

[@dulcieparker7425]

or the Hackin' Doozers...as my 5 yr old used to call them!

[@SassyUnicorn86]

Just the good ole boys!

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

Duke Nukem

[@petermurray2894]

I still have the letter Bruce's father (John) wrote to me when I invited him to a Murray reunion in South Africa. He said to me he is too old and prefere not to accept my invitation. He was the eleventh Duke of Atholl and was a farmer near Haenertsburg in the district of Tzaneen.

[@karenlm9062]

Well now I know a true Scotsman does not wear underwear under his kilt. Bravo!!

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

My brothers wore Kilts in Scotland at family weddings! NO BRIEFS!

[@AverageAmerican]

Plus, Scotland does not endorse Nazis like Trump! May our Scottish family be shown favor by the MOST HIGH!

[@elenikominos7404]

You have Better Eyes than Me🤔😅

[@mirza6399]

Man didnt want to see that 🤣

[@covfefe1787]

@@AverageAmerican well trump is half scottish half german

[@redram5150]

After she mentioned the anecdote about her father, as a child, calling himself “Little Marquess” and expecting traffic to clear for him, I thought “Wow, that’s definitely an early sign of an egomaniac who expects everything handed to him”. Then the next few minutes validated that thought.

[@msairs]

loved that era. manners, elegance.

[@commandercavy9549]

46:35 Drinking tea while driving? Absolutely British to go with those titles.

[@mscott3918]

The old Duchess of Bedford had a tea making machine in her Rolls-Royce

[@GaelinW]

Out of a china cup. That was the crazy part.

[@yvonneemmert904]

The St Albans are truly delightful!!! I love that they are accountants and teachers and they share their interesting history! The British people - aristocrats and commoners - are easy and delightful!

[@sherryrector2275]

Excellent program. England is indeed a fascinating place and Government with the Royals and all the Earl and Dukes etc… are part of why it is so. Long live the King.

[@XMachete]

mom liked the servants to be 6ft tall blokes, ey?

[@redwoods7370]

Wink.

[@meeeka]

For footmen, it was always about their looks. That is why they always had the dandyish uniforms.

[@lilibetp]

I like 6 ft tall blokes, too.

[@dannynicastro3207]

Aaahhh....so do I! That would be Duchess Danielle for me, as i am a woman...think i could live like this...actually i do at home!🤗😎

[@jaybee1248]

Elizabeth Phillips who doesn’t😍 I think I’m in agreement with the former duchess as well

[@nerthus4685]

The last skeletons of a bygone era. Time destroys everything.

[@thehapagirl92]

God I love old people.

[@ohmyblindman]

you'll be there soon enough

[@fintanoclery2698]

@@ohmyblindman Sadly I'm just discovering that now my children are having children.

[@pickitypopsnickitylovejone6558]

God I Love Simonnes

[@Morph-on1vl]

Im old Simonne. Come and love me 😍

[@282828lisa]

What a great documentary!

[@jacklav1]

Love that pronunciation of piano. Puts the rest of the world in its place.

[@jazura2]

Pierno!

[@genesis2936]

Ever wondered how grand the family jewels looked like, pause @ 17:23 man fell “exposing” the fam jewels. I know, it’s traumatizing !

[@WashingtonDC20032]

If that White man can say at 16:40 that he's "African" then I have EVERY right to call myself American and not "African American." I have NEVER heard a White person here call themselves, "European Americans".

[@tessthomas8606]

They do......Like South Africans, Ugandan Indians will state they are African and Algerians and Moroccans. They just tick boxes to denote if they are Indian, black or white lol.......

[@britishtvlover2038]

Actress Charlize Theron, who is South African, once said that since she is from South Africa, she see’s no reason why she couldn’t call herself African American.

[@meto2854]

@@britishtvlover2038 Of course, as you should!

[@thebiscuitrose]

Yrs

[@andrasfeher7795]

If you're a US citizen nobody is stopping you. Let's not start the Victim Olympics here too.

[@piogal34]

This was so fascinating, and I very much enjoyed learning about a topic I’d never wondered about before.

[@jankuhnert4768]

piogal34 Yes, me too.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks for posting

[@christiandaily5304]

😆 5:10 "In a house like this you don't want a lot of midgets... they didn't look right"

[@chrispythegull]

At 57:20, you actually misspelled the Duke's title... Really basic error, guys.

[@fiatunonewsletter6782]

I found this documentary very interesting as family lines or trees can end. I do think people that inherit these titles should carry them humbly with pride. The Lady's that end up as a daughter of a duke, without brothers, should just be as proud and pass it on to their daughters. Finally, the Lady's were a pretty important part in this as two men cannot produce a boy! hehe... sorry had to add that!

[@sheilaparaguas1806]

Fiat Uno Newsletter Lord God watch us good heart and mid so time is gold life and Lord God blessed the human and earth so Lord God blessed the Philippine Lu's*

[@exdus235]

Atholl Estates (at 9:45) shows an archivist who is handling original documents without the use of protective gloves. The preservation of items is best assured when bare hands do not touch the documents. 😱

[@RinaHendriks]

Clean hands are fine when it comes to paper according to the BBC

[@exdus235]

@@RinaHendriks 😱

[@karent-s7639]

exdus, the Duke of Montrose was also careless, I thought, pawing through his forebear's execution apparel without protective gloves. And he clearly didn't see the irony of saying he was charged with maintaining such heirlooms "for other people to appreciate" when he had them stored away in his private residence (that1930s monstrosity) in Scotland!

[@sassiebean9052]

Is Lady Henrietta Spencer-Chruchill related to the late Lady Diana Spencer ?

[@t.l.1610]

I’d wondered that too; I believe so. Same Spencer line.

[@karent-s7639]

Yes.

[@ds1868]

Yes they both descend from the Dukes of Marlborough.

[@aaronchaiklin5230]

When's part 2 coming out there's so much to learn

[@Lisargarza]

Those Chantix ads were so engaging! Pity they broke them up with that riveting documentary about English Dukes.

[@KJ-xx6xr]

Dang, I'm jealous, all I got was NYX glitter lipstick ads.

[@laurastleger-harris8998]

So many tampax ads

[@ronalddelp669]

well I think that the oldest daughter should be able to inherit the dukedom when she has no brother!

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

Where were you 1000 years ago when they made the rules?

[@gerardcollins1767]

think scots law is different.

[@ChasingMayzie]

The laws of succession have changed since Prince George was born, and as far as the Monarchy is concerned, the firstborn child - whether girl or boy - inherits the title. Princess Margaret (Prince Charles' sister) was firstborn, but because the old laws of succession were based on primogeniture, her younger brother, Charles, superseded her, and he will be King. Then crown will then go to Will, and presumably then to George. However, if something happens to George before reaching adulthood, because of the new law, the crown will go to Charlotte, NOT her younger brother Louis.

[@m.s.6586]

Mrs. W You mean Princess Anne? (Princess Margaret, who passed away in 2002 I believe, is The Queen youngest sister) And best check the years, Prince Charles is the first born, following by Anne, followed by Andrew, and lastly Edward. But, because of the old law when her two younger brothers were born she was pushed down in the line of succession.

[@ChasingMayzie]

@@m.s.6586 Well, that figures, the one time I rely on my memory instead of Googling. Thanks for the correction!

[@heinrichmuller7974]

@ 49:54 "help me out here _bro_ !, i rolled over to scratch my back & can't seem to roll back over"

[@nusquamesse1248]

His ancestor "was hung"?! That's quite a personal detail to reveal! Did the family keep track of that sort of thing? Oh, pardon me, he meant to say "He was hanged". That makes more sense within the context.

[@653j521]

Nathan Caravaggio Listen carefully to the video. The ancestor was hung, that is to say suspended, for three hours on a gibbet then cut down and dismembered and his limbs were hung on the gates of the main cities of Scotland. That is different from saying the man was taken out and hanged by the neck until dead, as the usual sentence went. He said what he meant to say. His ancestor's body was used to strike fear in the heart of anyone who might do what he did.

[@StephBer1]

@@653j521 I could be wrong but I think @Nathan Caravaggio meant he was "hung" as in "well hung" in the genitals. Making a joke.

[@geezergeezer1]

@@StephBer1 But for a mere three hours? That may be enough for an heir, but certainly not for a spare as well.

[@keicbell]

😂😂

[@MarchionessDarby62]

The picture was “hung.” The criminal was “hanged.” Another reason why English is a tough language to learn.

[@steven_003]

17:22 A true Scotts man.

[@Tuppence196]

From SA

[@charleslayo9862]

I feel bad for Lady Osborn because she can't inherit the Dukedom but im happy that she's happy 😊

[@jennypiper377]

DOWNTON ABBEY WONDERFUL JUST LOOK AT THE GARDENS NOW "WELL DONE ,SUCH A GREAT MEMORY.

[@gritsnsand]

57:10 The Duke decides if the most important question his interviewer can ask is "are your balls real gold?", it's time to excuse himself. Well done your Grace. Lol

[@colinfarren8326]

but respect to all, the women run the estate, the guy along with his sons is simply a figurehead. but honestly it looks like a really nice palce

[@psycharol]

Whether you have a title or a dozen titles you are nobody unless you are a good person

[@LeComtedeSaintDomingue]

That's incorrect...a Duke ranks far above some average John don't be ridiculous

[@ahcokris]

Lady churchill speaks proper British royal English. And not the ----whatever the modern politicians speak...

[@carolewilson1311]

You mean English proper British as you delightfully put it make assumption welsh was part of British language which it is when you say British you say English then you speaking English

[@ahcokris]

@@carolewilson1311 commas and fullstops are missing. The comment is therby renderd illegible to me. But I do find the part about welsh reminds me of the red dwarf comment section, particularly the quote "Message sent in all known languages including welsh". Welsh as far as I know is a celtic language and therefore* older than english which is germanic in origin. Now say that again. Please.

[@life2shortwa]

@@ahcokris 😂👸🙏😂

[@connorquartly-bishop3611]

So if the Duke of Antholl could only get out of by committing a crime or dying, what make the Duke of St Albans so special that he can just ‘give it up?’

[@phoenixrising4573]

I love the fact they're using traditional drill rifles. Looks so much better than the LA's that the grenadiers and regular army carries on drill.

[@denebolamau6288]

Wonderful to see all this history. It must be quite wonderful to be living so close to it.

[@jocosus3]

As an American, I've always found English royalty and aristocracy fascinating. Thank you for posting!

[@hfredydl]

Lady Camilla Osborne is a sweetheart, love how her title hasn’t gone to her head

[@Aishiya1]

This is really interesting. I didn't know that no more ducal titles are being created.

[@LeComtedeSaintDomingue]

It's not that they aren't being created. The newest one was for Prince Edward , Duke of Edinburgh and before that the Dukedoms of Sussex and Cambridge and York and Kent and Gloucester only Sussex Kent Gloucester will become non royal dukedoms

[@LeComtedeSaintDomingue]

It's also that no one is seen as being deserving of being offered one the last person offered was Sir Winston Churchill. Also if anyone cares there are about 3 Dukedoms that could be reinstated the Duke of Berwick who is a Spanish Grandee in Spain and two Germans former Princes of the German Empire the Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale and the Dukedom of Albany

[@daniel_sc1024]

When you consider how many aristocrats are relatively impoverished nowadays, that a lot probably couldn't afford the coronation robes, you have to wonder what Charles' coronation will be like.

[@patrick45sue]

Absolutely fascinating..

[@gabriellecrofts1783]

it is so wrong that Churchill daughter cannot live in her Blenheim Palace home, why is she not allowed to live in her home?

[@meeeka]

Gabrielle Crofts Because she didn’t inherit, only the first born son ever inherited. Her brother inherited, she got married.

[@GuanhuagLee]

Male premogeniture

[@hojoinhisarcher]

My fam is all brits from forever but have lived in Canada for 3 generations.Fascinating vid. Quite illuminating.There is a strong current of tongue in cheek in all this but great fun. We did our tree and are actually common Argentan Norman.That darn DNA eh?

[@ahcokris]

Had Queen Elisabeth created Winston Churchill 1.st duke of London, there would have been another.

[@steveweinstein3222]

At 49, how could a grateful king create a dukedom for overseeing the Scots' signing the Act of Union when there was no king. (Anne was queen regnant.)

[@d.george]

When can’t recall all of your titles by memory...

[@Er.Sunil.Pedgaonkar]

Thank you, Dukes are still respected, cherished in UK

[@rianjenneke982]

the Duke of Atholl is South African love his accent.

[@Tuppence196]

I also didn't realise that !

[@humbles19]

My grandmother always used to say our family has a castle in Scotland. Her father was David Murray. Pity we know so little about his life before he moved to South Africa.

[@nicoladavies3391]

humbles19 Get on to Ancestry and Scotlandspeople. You’ll probably find it all an exaggeration though.😉 However the family at Scone Palace are Murrays.

[@thechatteringmagpie]

I do not think the creation of dukedoms should be inconceivable, this is a representation of our heritage.

[@LeComtedeSaintDomingue]

We've had Dukedoms created until the present day? Lol Prince Andrew Prince William Prince Harry and Prince Edward have all be created Dukes and if things don't change only Prince Harry's Dukedom will continue as Prince Andrew has no son and Prince Edward's new Dukedom is only for life...(absolutely ridiculous) also don't forget about the Dukes of Kent and Gloucester created in the early 20th century 1920s and 1930s. Those two Dukedoms will become non royal when the current holders die. If Prince Archie has a son then that son will become His Grace the 3rd Duke of Sussex.

[@ProfessorDarkAcademia]

Beautiful. Totally relevant to the material my channel produces.

[@cindyjohns3765]

Too many commercials to make it enjoyable

[@Carol-D.1324]

Upgrade to Premium. I have it and have no commercials at all.

[@kevinmorrice]

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[@aosanshou]

Cari D I would pay to foster children in Asia, such ridiculously high price.

[@axamen7787]

nice documentary.. thnks for the upload.

[@angeladay9073]

To Timeline, Re - Tony Robinson - Reporter, This is incredible information,....I myself was told by my father,....that my great grandmother was lady & waiting to Queen Victoria, her name was Lady Sarah Lydia Woodhouse,.....unbeleivibaly, my late husband Peter Days great grandmother,...also was lady in waiting to Queen Victoria, Lady Ilene Dear,....if this all being true. Interestingly,....to note, you say Tony, that if our Sir Michael the 1st in N.S.W. Australia through the line of the Plantaganants, we cudve been Catholics today,...if I've followed your report properly. Again thankyou dear Tony Robinson of this history, you have given me. I enjoy history very much,...& enjoyed watching your discoveries on national television here in nz.

[@pauljamessquibbs.3945]

The people that have the greatest potential violence are always in the strongest position when it comes to negotiating over resource allocation.

[@veronicaroach3667]

A very interesting video - thanks. It always amazes me that anybody would build such a place for one family - how on earth did they suppose they would use it all - or is it just their total conceit at having something 'bigger' than those others - and all for show ? Nobody knows what to do with them nowadays because most of us are too practical !

[@Gipsymom]

"The ermine is looking very unhappy!"

[@jadesea562]

This was so cool!

[@draco4540]

i like the fact that united kingdom has managed to retain it's royalty and noble classes, even though they may not have the same power and prestige that they once had decades back. to me it shows that the u.k. values it's traditions and history.

[@jamesmacgregor3911]

The narrator sounds an awful lot like Earl Spencer

[@bethhodges2417]

James MacGregor Narrator is Michael Waldman according to the credits.

[@822003]

The narrator is Earl Spencer

[@justme-hh4vp]

Sounds like Julian Clary!

[@daliasaravia1443]

I love that 2 of the dukedoms that still exist and STILL have their castles have women running them.

[@nerthus4685]

Because gender politics and egotism.

[@Celisar1]

Nerthus Yeah, absolutely: gender politics plays a major role in deciding who’s best at running a private business.. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@SusannaEmily]

I genuinely believe that the public should have a say in electing new hereditary Dukes, Earls, Barons. People who have served our country (male or female). It would be like Alan Sugar in the house of Lords where they have done good and are experienced enough to help our country. Hereditary titles aren't all bad. They create interest and history as well as instilling responsibility in future generations to help our country.

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[@bethbartlett5692]

*Well that Male Rule has been rightly Updated.* Congratulations Ladies, you deserve your lineage right. 🏆

[@lisasj8335]

. . . just an aimless life. Find a project, volunteer. . .etc., etc., etc.

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

Queen Elizabeth has always been so beautiful.

[@Xfranman]

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[@Celisar1]

The duchess of Ruthland is impressive in managing such a large estate successfully and has btw some very pretty daughters.

[@starlabradshaw2969]

Quietly looks around the house at all my furniture "on the slant..." >.>

[@josephinemitchell1307]

On watching Tony Robinson and his fantastic findings regarding the rightful heir to the throne, I wonder if these dukes are really dukes.

[@kevinmcguire5696]

Her mother only hired tall footmen? Hmmmmmmm.....

[@akhonathusi2032]

The Duke of Atholl has acquired a hint of a South African accent. So many European royals seem to seek refuge in my country prior to formally assuming their royal duties and titles, that's also so humbling to know.

[@fromadistance171]

He was born in SA. Lives in Louis Triechard. Never meant to be Duke

[@akhonathusi2032]

@@fromadistance171 Thanks for letting me know :), I wrote the comment when the docy had just started and came to know what you pointed out as the docy continued