What Happened To Britain's Royal Dukes? | Queen Elizabeth II's Last Dukes | Absolute History

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  • čas přidán 18. 11. 2019
  • On 9th September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-serving British monarch. One of the most enduring images of her coronation in 1953 is that of Her Majesty surrounded by her dukes. Their influence once extended beyond the merely ceremonial, they were a crucial part of the architecture that supported the monarchy. Only 24 noble dukes now remain and this documentary - with unique access to the dukes of Norfolk, Argyll, Montrose and Marlborough - explores both the fascinating history and function of their great dukedoms in modern day Britain.
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  • @AbsoluteHistory
    @AbsoluteHistory  Před 2 lety +5

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  • @chaosPneumatic
    @chaosPneumatic Před 3 lety +460

    Imagine being able to touch and move every piece at a museum because it's

  • @MrFearless
    @MrFearless Před 4 lety +661

    When that lady actually found the knife she was talking about, the realization of how much time she spent living there, in such a beautiful home, hit me.

  • @xoxo62477
    @xoxo62477 Před 3 lety +563

    Her parents are in the afterlife screaming, "I told you 400 times to leave that dagger alone!"

  • @jesusbeloved3953
    @jesusbeloved3953 Před 4 lety +595

    The Duke of Atholl is one of the most humble people I’ve ever seen. God bless him!

  • @beneiseoleinmheart5614
    @beneiseoleinmheart5614 Před 4 lety +848

    She knew exactly where that Dagger was 👥😂😂

  • @avery2621
    @avery2621 Před 4 lety +1

    That moment when you forget what titles you have

  • @derricklangford4725
    @derricklangford4725 Před 3 lety +344

    I just love that first old dutchess, everything about her is just like so casual, "No we didn't discuss it" 😂

  • @Snowymae
    @Snowymae Před 4 lety +187

    The way they were handling the robes, and storing them in plastic in the attic was making the conservator in me scream and writhe in pain.

  • @kogababe
    @kogababe Před 4 lety +129

    If I was walking around with that many titles, I'd have a note card in my wallet to remind me of what the hell they were

  • @Andrew-gn9qp
    @Andrew-gn9qp Před 4 lety +152

    The Duchess at the end is very smart at ensuring the financial stability of her family. Well done.

  • @Lagmire
    @Lagmire Před 4 lety +1

    My wife’s grandfather is heir apparent to an Earldom (also a viscount?) when his older, childless brother dies. Both men are in their early 80’s. Next in line is my wife’s uncle, who has no sons. Next after that is my wife’s younger uncle who is currently living on the streets of Vancouver, Canada.

  • @stonedperson97
    @stonedperson97 Před 4 lety +962

    "I dont know if were allowed to do this but..."

  • @tjmmcd1
    @tjmmcd1 Před 4 lety +1

    @

  • @stevenharland556
    @stevenharland556 Před 4 lety +119

    bless you lady Rosemary,i had to get home because my mother was roasting an ox,i almost died when you said that.what a lovely woman.

  • @gothikia
    @gothikia Před 2 lety +65

    "In a house like this you don't want a bunch of midgets running about". Absolutely pissing myself laughing at this.

  • @jamesneedham6265
    @jamesneedham6265 Před 3 lety +154

    I would not be surprised if that small central London Terrace is worth more than the Scottish Castle

  • @i.p.956
    @i.p.956 Před 3 lety +63

    "I'm here because of an accident of birth, and I didn't do anything to deserve this huge privilege" - one of the few rich people who is not self entitled, I like this man's modesty.

  • @brianrodney5202
    @brianrodney5202 Před 3 lety +71

    " The ermine is looking very unhappy " must be the best quote in this video.

  • @katieosborn9345
    @katieosborn9345 Před 4 lety +272

    The duke of Atholl is very humble. That's very rare to see when it comes to aristocracy and quite nice. During the army games the Duchess is wearing jeans!! That's gotta be a first.