Episode 7: Rebranding the Crown: How Windsor Was Born

In 1917, with World War I tearing Europe apart and anti-German sentiment rising fast, the British royal family had a problem. Their last name, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was very German. Not great optics when your country is being bombed by aircraft carrying the same name.In this episode, Lo and Presley break down the royal family’s iconic rebrand to House Windsor and the role of PR in this monarchy's survival.Sources:History Matters – Why Did Britain Change Its Name to Windsor? Watch on YouTubeRoyal Reviewer – House of Windsor Name Change Explained Watch on YouTubeKings and Generals – Fall of the Russian Monarchy Watch on YouTubeRoyalty Now Studios – King George V: The Forgotten Monarch Watch on YouTubeEpic History TV – WWI Summary Series YouTube PlaylistBritish Pathé Archive Footage Various clips and royal featuresContact Us:Got royal opinions, questions, or a correction worthy of a crown? Email us at [email protected] Or slide into our courtly DMs on Instagram @thekingstalkpod