Ed Owens
@edowens.bsky.social
Royal historian, broadcaster & author of books on the British monarchy incl: "After Elizabeth" & "The Family Firm". TV/film incl: BBC, Ch4, CNN, Netflix
https://edowens.com/
https://www.northbanktalent.com/
Currently: education, IBDP & critical thinking
https://edowens.com/
https://www.northbanktalent.com/
Currently: education, IBDP & critical thinking
The UK gov would have been party to discussions regarding Zelenksy's visit to see King Charles - indeed, probably the gov instigated it. This says a lot for the UK gov's support for Zelensky with Britain positioning itself as interlocutor between the Americans and Ukrainians.
March 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The UK gov would have been party to discussions regarding Zelenksy's visit to see King Charles - indeed, probably the gov instigated it. This says a lot for the UK gov's support for Zelensky with Britain positioning itself as interlocutor between the Americans and Ukrainians.
We knew that royal diplomacy would be deployed by the UK gov to help buttress Britain's relationship with the Trump administration. But no-one foresaw that King Charles might actually play a key role in helping to ease tensions between the Ukrainians and US. 1/2
www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
King to meet Zelensky on Sunday
Monarch’s audience follows Ukrainian president’s clash with Donald Trump in Washington on Friday
www.telegraph.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We knew that royal diplomacy would be deployed by the UK gov to help buttress Britain's relationship with the Trump administration. But no-one foresaw that King Charles might actually play a key role in helping to ease tensions between the Ukrainians and US. 1/2
www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family...
Far from a "worrying trend", this is the norm & it's getting worse. The royals can't stand the public knowing what they really get up to behind the scenes of British politics. This kind of secrecy is inexcusable & casts shame on the UK's democracy. Time to end it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Fears grow over censorship of secret Queen Elizabeth and Philip papers
Critics flag ‘worrying trend’ of keeping royal files under lock and key as thousands set for release to public
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Far from a "worrying trend", this is the norm & it's getting worse. The royals can't stand the public knowing what they really get up to behind the scenes of British politics. This kind of secrecy is inexcusable & casts shame on the UK's democracy. Time to end it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Interested in the histories of material culture, museums, and/or East Africa? Our recent conference supported by @britishacademy.bsky.social & @paulmelloncentr.bsky.social is now available to view:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8Zz... [youtube.com]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMVf... [youtube.com]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8Zz... [youtube.com]
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Material Cultures of Eastern Africa - conference day one
YouTube video by The British Academy
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Interested in the histories of material culture, museums, and/or East Africa? Our recent conference supported by @britishacademy.bsky.social & @paulmelloncentr.bsky.social is now available to view:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8Zz... [youtube.com]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMVf... [youtube.com]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8Zz... [youtube.com]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMVf... [youtube.com]
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David Olusoga and I discuss the historical denialism on Empire with which Black Lives Matter was met.
howtoacademy.com/podcasts/dav...
howtoacademy.com/podcasts/dav...
HOW TO PODCAST | David Olusoga & Alan Lester - The Truth About the British Empire
David Olusoga and Alan Lester reveal the dark realities of the British Empire, and reflect on the importance of historians amid the resurgence of nationalism and misinformation.
howtoacademy.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:17 PM
David Olusoga and I discuss the historical denialism on Empire with which Black Lives Matter was met.
howtoacademy.com/podcasts/dav...
howtoacademy.com/podcasts/dav...
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I’m launching a new monthly live programme via Zoom and recorded for YouTube as part of Republic’s expanding digital content.
Beyond the Royal Headlines will give you an opportunity to find out more about the monarchy, the constitution and the alternatives. 👇
www.republic.org.uk/beyond_the_r...
Beyond the Royal Headlines will give you an opportunity to find out more about the monarchy, the constitution and the alternatives. 👇
www.republic.org.uk/beyond_the_r...
November 15, 2024 at 9:53 PM
I’m launching a new monthly live programme via Zoom and recorded for YouTube as part of Republic’s expanding digital content.
Beyond the Royal Headlines will give you an opportunity to find out more about the monarchy, the constitution and the alternatives. 👇
www.republic.org.uk/beyond_the_r...
Beyond the Royal Headlines will give you an opportunity to find out more about the monarchy, the constitution and the alternatives. 👇
www.republic.org.uk/beyond_the_r...
A really strong and good piece from AN Wilson on the problems of King Charles's finances and his wayward brother:
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Some of the best quotes included here:
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Some of the best quotes included here:
What does one do with a problem like Andrew?
The King must use his own money to keep his wayward brother out of the limelight — but the source of that wealth is a far bigger problem for the royal family
www.thetimes.com
December 20, 2024 at 9:37 PM
A really strong and good piece from AN Wilson on the problems of King Charles's finances and his wayward brother:
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Some of the best quotes included here:
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Some of the best quotes included here:
The royals are struggling to rebrand post-Elizabeth II. And Andrew's part of the problem. It was a pleasure to speak to Town & Country about this:
www.townandcountrymag.com/society/trad...
www.townandcountrymag.com/society/trad...
Why Prince Andrew Is Still So Toxic to the Royal Brand
The King’s younger brother will not join the royal family at Sandringham this Christmas after making headlines over links with an alleged Chinese spy.
www.townandcountrymag.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:52 PM
The royals are struggling to rebrand post-Elizabeth II. And Andrew's part of the problem. It was a pleasure to speak to Town & Country about this:
www.townandcountrymag.com/society/trad...
www.townandcountrymag.com/society/trad...
How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew? My thoughts in this @the-independent.com piece:
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Prince Andrew's Chinese spy drama ups stakes for King Charles III to rein in scandal-prone brother
How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew
www.independent.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 9:00 PM
How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew? My thoughts in this @the-independent.com piece:
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
I'm quoted in this @nytimes.com piece on Trump's admiration for the UK royals and what this could mean for future diplomacy
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
Trump’s Admiration for Royals Could Make Them a Potent Diplomatic Tool
A meeting between President-elect Donald J. Trump and Prince William showed Britain’s hope that the Windsors could help safeguard relations with Washington.
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2024 at 3:40 PM
I'm quoted in this @nytimes.com piece on Trump's admiration for the UK royals and what this could mean for future diplomacy
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/w...
Catherine Bennett offering far and away the best and most honest analysis of the monarchy's hypocrisy in today's Observer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How long will we stomach sermons from royals made rich by their own charities? | Catherine Bennett
Despite their huge untaxed duchy revenues, King Charles and Prince William are still trying to claim the moral high ground
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Catherine Bennett offering far and away the best and most honest analysis of the monarchy's hypocrisy in today's Observer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Today I cut down a cherry tree, cooked a Basque chicken stew, and joined @bsky.app. Hooray for chainsaws, paprika, and relative calm and tranquility.
November 10, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Today I cut down a cherry tree, cooked a Basque chicken stew, and joined @bsky.app. Hooray for chainsaws, paprika, and relative calm and tranquility.