Hearts of the Crown: Royal Romances That Shaped Nations
James G. Edwards II
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Hearts of the Crown: Royal Romances That Shaped Nations
True love stories that changed history—and the world.
When kings and queens followed their hearts, empires trembled, alliances shifted, and...
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James G. Edwards II
Digital Voice Madison G
ELC Publishing
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Hearts of the Crown: Royal Romances That Shaped Nations True love stories that changed history—and the world. When kings and queens followed their hearts, empires trembled, alliances shifted, and history was rewritten. Hearts of the Crown uncovers the most captivating royal romances that defined destinies, toppled thrones, and forever altered nations. From King Edward VIII's shocking abdication for Wallis Simpson to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's enduring love that strengthened an empire, these real-life love stories reveal how passion and politics collided behind palace doors. Explore the forbidden affairs, arranged marriages, and secret relationships that influenced diplomacy, inspired revolutions, and tested the limits of loyalty and power. Perfect for fans of The Crown, Victoria, and royal biography books, Hearts of the Crown blends historical nonfiction and human emotion to show how love—whether scandalous or strategic—shaped the fate of monarchies across Europe and beyond. Duration - 6h 27m. Author - James G. Edwards II. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 ELC Publishing ©.
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English
Title Page
Duration:00:00:14
Introduction: When Thrones Followed the Heart
Duration:00:21:05
Part I: Love That Challenged the Throne
Duration:00:00:04
Chapter 1: Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson – The King Who Loved Too Much
Duration:00:29:02
Chapter 2: Princess Märtha of Norway and Franklin D. Roosevelt – Allies of the Heart
Duration:00:40:01
Chapter 3: Prince Friso of the Netherlands – Renouncing Titles for Love
Duration:00:20:29
Part II: Strategic Hearts – Love as Power Politics
Duration:00:00:05
Chapter 4: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert – A Marriage That Forged an Empire
Duration:00:33:55
Chapter 5: Catherine the Great and Grigory Potemkin – Love, Power, and Pretend Marriage
Duration:00:41:56
Chapter 6: Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon – The Union That Created Spain
Duration:00:51:39
Part III: Secret Affairs and Scandals Behind the Crown
Duration:00:00:05
Chapter 7: Marie Antoinette and Count Axel von Fersen – A Love That Couldn't Be
Duration:00:40:53
Chapter 8: Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra – Devotion in the Face of Doom
Duration:00:25:28
Chapter 9: Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend – The Love She Couldn't Keep
Duration:00:43:42
Conclusion: When Love Wrote History
Duration:00:38:47