1.3 what were Churchill's views on the abdication of Edward VIII? Flashcards
1
Q
What group was Churchill in which related to the King
A
-“the king’s friends,”
-Heavily associated with the king with Churchill referring to the king as his actual friend
2
Q
Why did people not like Wallis Simpson?
A
-She was American
-She was twice divorced
-She was infertile
3
Q
When was Churchill’s king speech and what happened?
A
-It was the 9th December 1939
-Churchill was booed off stage having misjudged the mood of the House of Commons
-Showed to be old fashioned and out of touch
