During the Nazi period, the former Imperial Family of Kaiser Wilhelm II maintained a strange relationship with Hitler, hoping that he would re-instate one of them to the post of Emperor.
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Another great video from Dr. Felton. While he was Kaiser, Wilhelm II maintained cordial relations with the Jewish Community in Germany, although he can hardly be classified as a Judeophile.
Thank you for using the color version of Kaiser Wilhelm II in your cover video photo.
Bro we could have had 40k ?
Fascinating! The old Kaiser lived his Dutch years in Doorn, a reasonably modest estate for a former Kaiser was granted to him and his entourage.
It’s chilling to know how many royals were hardened Nazis. Additionally, this is never brought up in documentaries at all. It’s nice to see you highlight this obscure area of history.
Yet another gem of a story by Dr. Felton.
Love your videos Mark, have you ever looked into Count luxburg
A suggestion: do a video on the Government in Exile of the Free City of Danzig.
All that I can say is reality is stranger than fiction which isn't surprising given how nearly all history centered around the human condition.
The slave-owner class is always clamoring to jam their snouts into the slop of authoritarianism!
Sounds like the United States today
Kaiser
The German prince that want his castle back is a muppet as it is spoils of war and should be open to the public as an example to not show that Germany lost it all, also one a Nazi always a Nazi
The arrogant toadying up to the unspeakable gangsters, and thus losing all claims to any lingering respect. There is nothing more pathetic than an ex-aristocrat wanting to recover his privileges, for it is a denial of his aristocracy.
love these "off-stories" you deal with. The behind, beside, around the scenes stories are so interesting and often help explain the bigger picture better.
fun fact: I'm descended from the house of hohenzollern
Thanks for researching and producing this video on the Kaiser and his family. Its a fascinating story.
At 1:48 King Charles the third! Or is it just me!
say what u like about the fueler but we gots to admit he was correct about the Russians and the danger they represented to the World, not withstanding of course the danger the fueler also represented….but he was right
Excellent research, as ever, Mark.
I’ve often wondered why with such a fixation on Germanic culture did Adolf not install a new Kaiser or the old one, but in a symbolic not powerful position. Basically just install it and leave completely powerless other than to support what was already being done.
Certainly in terms of propaganda it would be a good move as many had already gone to war under the monarchy and it could be painted as Adolf again refusing the Versailles treaty and returning power to Germany.
Always great, I look with glee opening my app for a new video from you. Through my dark days with cancer and chemo you held a great spot in my days. A value I wish I could repay.
Goering thought the kaiser was half Jew
A socialist didn't care for monarchy?!
Congrats with the Doctorate. Also speaking of: it is "Dr. Werner Best". 😮
Justifica a un delincuente y el crimen será legal…
Napoleón.Hitler,no importa su nombre,se justifica el crimen!!!
You’re on a (kaiser) roll!
Crazy time in history. Crazy leaders as well. Great video!
A perfect example of the peculiarities and obsolescence of monarchy as a form of government.
Mark, how about a video on World War I war crimes and post war trials?
fascinating
It is interesting how few continentals call for the restoration of monarchies that once reigned across Europe. UK take note.
I hate to say it but it's two sons, one looks like Edward, who abdicated the English throne, and the other one looks sort of like current King Charles III.