Weird History

King Edward VII: The Scandalous Life of Queen Victoria’s Son (2025x6)

Air date: Jan 26, 2025

Known as the son and successor of Queen Victoria, a monarch famed for her devotion to Prince Albert and a reputation for Victorian rigidity, King Edward VII might seem an unlikely troublemaker. But "Bertie" proved otherwise! From scandalous affairs—one of which may have contributed to his father’s death—to a duel with Winston Churchill's father, Edward VII lived a life full of intrigue and controversy. This video dives into the debauchery, drama, and larger-than-life escapades of the man who would become king.