EPISODE · Oct 29, 2020 · 20 MIN
Tales of Two Princes
from As The Money Burns · host Nicki Woodard
Another prince comes to visit with his heiress wife. In a world where young heiresses dream of romantic love, this couple is the epitome of relationship goals. Only will his presence cause problems for the current reigning royal?Two dispossessed Russian princes are floating about Newport. Prince Serge Obolensky with his wife Ava Alice Astor is making the rounds much to the displeasure of Prince Alexis Mdivani. All are present for the upcoming debutante ball of Louise Van Alen.Other people and subjects include: Vincent Astor, Helen Astor, Russian Revolution, World War I as family feud & end of royal monarchies, royal impostors, dispossessed royals, Lady Colin Campbell, and fascinations with royals throughout history and more recently Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle.Extra Notes / Call to Action:Other podcast mention: I’m Kind of a Big Deal by Christophe Zajak-Danek, covers people with dwarfismI’m Kind of a Big Deal by Christophe Zajak-Denek https://pod.link/1484411273 My two original Waldorf Astoria Hotels Thursday November 19th and Thursday December 3rd both at 5:30pm Eastern and 2:30pm Pacific at New York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.com. Live with 1 week recorded access afterwards. Only $10 each.-- Archival music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 1 Music: Sunshine by Jack Hylton, Album Fascinating Rhythm – Great Hits of the 20sSection 2 Music: Stardust by Freddie Gardner, Album More SophisticationSection 3 Music: Temptation Rag by Harry Roy, Album The Great British Dance BandsEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
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Another prince comes to visit with his heiress wife. In a world where young heiresses dream of romantic love, this couple is the epitome of relationship goals. Only will his presence cause problems for the current reigning royal? Two dispossessed Russian princes are floating about Newport. Prince Serge Obolensky with his wife Ava Alice Astor is making the rounds much to the displeasure of Prince Alexis Mdivani. All are present for the upcoming debutante ball of Louise Van Alen. Other people and subjects include: Vincent Astor, Helen Astor, Russian Revolution, World War I as family feud & end of royal monarchies, royal impostors, dispossessed royals, Lady Colin Campbell, and fascinations with royals throughout history and more recently Wallis Simpson and Meghan Markle. Archival music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
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