1917 and the British Monarchy in the First World War | Professor Heather Jones

In this presentation about the British monarchy in the First World War, Heather Jones looks into the the social and cultural functions of monarchism in the British war effort. Heather examines how the conflict changed British cultural attitudes to the monarchy, and examines how the monarchy engaged with war recruitment. In addition, she examines royal visits to the front, as well as the monarchy’s role in home front morale. Was rise of republicanism in wartime Britain overestimated? #worldwarone #monarchy #WesternFrontAssociation #royalfamily #ww1 The Western Front Association is a UK registered charity. If you enjoy this video, please subscribe to our youtube channel !