EPISODE · May 28, 2021 · 20 MIN
The Deb's Delight
from As The Money Burns · host Nicki Woodard
A royal debut comes with more attention and activities. The most awkward and least likely debutante is on her way to becoming the most celebrated of this season.After Doris Duke is one of 17 Americans to bow and curtsey to King George V and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace, Doris enjoys an increase in popularity before her debut. Meeting up with the Van Alen brothers, Doris spots David, the eligible Prince of Wales, with his married lover at London’s elite Embassy Club, which features jazz.Other people and subjects include: Nanaline Duke, Elizabeth “Betty” Kent, Sam Van Alen, Henry Van Alen, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Thelma Morgan Furness, Gloria Vanderbilt, Prince David – Prince of Wales – King Edward VIII – Duke of Windsor, photo safari, US press on American debutante at court, Will Rogers, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, and more public scrutiny with social media.Extra Notes / Call to Action:Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com My recurring Waldorf-Astoria hotels webinar - Part 1 on Wednesday, June 16th and Part 2 Thursday, June 17th at 5:30pm EST / 2:30pm PST. New York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.com or the events section at https://asthemoneyburns.com.Lady C discussing David, Prince of Wales popularityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_X02WZr4WwWill Rogers cartoon on social mediahttps://asthemoneyburns.com/TW / IG – @asthemoneyburnsFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/asthemoneyburns/ --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: On The Air by Carroll Gibbons, Albums More Sophistication & Tea Dance 2Section 2 Music: Got To Dance My Way To Heaven by Henry Hall, Albums The Great British Dance Bands & Tea Dance 2Section 3 Music: Palais De Danse by Sid Phillips, Albums The Great British Dance Bands & Tea Dance 2End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
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A royal debut comes with more attention and activities. The most awkward and least likely debutante is on her way to becoming the most celebrated of this season. After Doris Duke is one of 17 Americans to bow and curtsey to King George V and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace, Doris enjoys an increase in popularity before her debut. Meeting up with the Van Alen brothers, Doris spots David, the eligible Prince of Wales, with his married lover at London’s elite Embassy Club, which features jazz. Other people and subjects include: Nanaline Duke, Elizabeth “Betty” Kent, Sam Van Alen, Henry Van Alen, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Thelma Morgan Furness, Gloria Vanderbilt, Prince David – Prince of Wales – King Edward VIII – Duke of Windsor, photo safari, US press on American debutante at court, Will Rogers, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, and more public scrutiny with social media. Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
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