The Glücksburg Heist: Secret British Robbery of George VI’s Royal Relatives (Ep.1)

In Episode 1, we examine the circumstances that led up to British troops involved in the dissolution of Grand Admiral Dönitz’s Rump Government on 23 May 1945 becoming armed robbers, and committing one of the most lucrative heists in 20th century history, robbing King George VI’s German royal relatives at Glücksburg Castle! This story is almost unreported today, and I have spent 2 years researching in many archives to bring you the truth. My thanks to HM The King for kindly granted me permission to research in the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle. Special thanks to The Herefordshire Regiment Museum, The Soldiers of Shropshire Museum & The Cheshire Military Museum. Please visit the links below and help support these three splendid institutions: Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers ’Zero Night’ and ’Castle of the Eagles’, both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: Visit my audio book channel ’War Stories with Mark Felton’: Help support my channel: Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the ’Comments’ section do not reflect the opinions of Mark Felton Productions. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Mark Felton Productions does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the ’Comments’ section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. Credits: The Royal Archives; US National Archives; Library of Congress; Bundesarchiv; Herefordshire Regiment Museum; Soldiers of Shropshire Museum; Cheshire Military Museum; The National Archives; The Metropolitan Police; Matthias Sussen; Soenke Rahn; Arne List; Dormskirk