This is such a tragic part of the history of the British Royal Family. I have been moved to tears by the facts of his life before today... A blood cousin of mine had an epileptic fit and choked to death on his eighteenth birthday. I was adopted at birth, so I never knew him. May they both rest in peace.
Johnny was buried separate from other members of the family - he is on his own, outside the church. Even in death they hid him......so unfair, so cold and heartless. Typical of those times. Even Joe Kennedy and his family tried to hide their daughter from the public.
@LadyMountbatten, what a fabulous tribute to a 'lost prince'.. the picture at 1.15 is so lovely it brought tears to my eyes... And Johhnie had such a lovely smile...
the music is beautifully moving too ... Many thanks for uploading this little snippet of hidden history. Best regards from Wales :0)x
Very moving. Lovely work on this tribute to these two long ago yet never forgotten princes. I like to think that Johnny and his big brother Georgie have long since reunited in a better place.
Epilepsy was a curse to any family who had a relative with this condition.The only noticeable difference was that Prince John had the luxury of a priveliged life,even though he was 'hidden' away.Had he been just a 'commoner' chances are he would have died much sooner,more than likely in some institution.
@UberVoltage not sure but i DO know it's featured heavily on the dvd... so perhaps that could guide you in the right direction! it's the song that plays while the menu is on the screen... or at least part of it does.
One thing I've noticed in the movie was that everyone called King George VI "Georgie" when in fact he had always been called "Bertie." Like in the movie "Bertie and Elizabeth."
Lovely tribute, especially the music, thank you so much for posting. Beautiful pictures (and some I've never seen of Johnnie). May both those princes rest in peace.
T. R. H's The Prince George Duke of Kent and Princess Marina Duchess of Kent were a really beautiful couple, the most interesting royals beside H. R. H. The Princess Margaret.
what a fantastic collection of images you have! Lovely to see them - espeically like the one of Prince John wearing a hat with his sailor suit and looking upwards. That is such a cheeky smile on his face :)
When these events happened Edward was ashamed of his younger brother,and on his death he was quoted as saying why mourn a monstrosity,Edward got what he deserved in the end.Reading about George he was deeply affected by Prince Johns death.Thank you for sharing this video
Thats ok,not a fan of the British royals,but Johnny is my favourite,an innocent child although happy with his nanny,he should have at least died at home with his mother.
@avgorou2010 Yes but even he had John's photos in his private collection, so family is always so complicated. He was a very selfish man and his behaviour was dreadful. He also had to apologise to his mother for his remarks!
An excellent film and tribute- 5 xs We have just finished watching Poliakoffs film for the umpteenth time and we cry every time- Johnnie must have been a lovely boy
Very nice. I love the pictures- there are so few photos of John, it was neat to see so many photos of him. In all the books I have read of the royal family, you have many unique photos. I am so glad I "discovered" you on youtube.- Sue
This is such a tragic part of the history of the British Royal Family. I have been moved to tears by the facts of his life before today... A blood cousin of mine had an epileptic fit and choked to death on his eighteenth birthday. I was adopted at birth, so I never knew him. May they both rest in peace.
gotreble 1 month ago
Johnny was buried separate from other members of the family - he is on his own, outside the church. Even in death they hid him......so unfair, so cold and heartless. Typical of those times. Even Joe Kennedy and his family tried to hide their daughter from the public.
Cattypuss1 1 month ago
Cute kid.
marinello6 5 months ago
@LadyMountbatten, what a fabulous tribute to a 'lost prince'.. the picture at 1.15 is so lovely it brought tears to my eyes... And Johhnie had such a lovely smile...
the music is beautifully moving too ... Many thanks for uploading this little snippet of hidden history. Best regards from Wales :0)x
wenglishsal 7 months ago
Very moving. Lovely work on this tribute to these two long ago yet never forgotten princes. I like to think that Johnny and his big brother Georgie have long since reunited in a better place.
faeryquene 8 months ago
Princess Mary looked like she was the oldest so why did Prince Edward become king instead of her?
corky7ca 8 months ago
@corky7ca because back then the only way a woman could inherit the throne is if there were no boys to inherit it
babybookworm003 8 months ago
Epilepsy was a curse to any family who had a relative with this condition.The only noticeable difference was that Prince John had the luxury of a priveliged life,even though he was 'hidden' away.Had he been just a 'commoner' chances are he would have died much sooner,more than likely in some institution.
popazz1 9 months ago
where can i get this song? its one of the most beautiful i have ever heard
UberVoltage 10 months ago
@UberVoltage not sure but i DO know it's featured heavily on the dvd... so perhaps that could guide you in the right direction! it's the song that plays while the menu is on the screen... or at least part of it does.
sprinklefriend 9 months ago
wonderful thank you
kcrcbest 10 months ago
Great video! Very powerful! Well done! :-)
carlag2506 11 months ago
One thing I've noticed in the movie was that everyone called King George VI "Georgie" when in fact he had always been called "Bertie." Like in the movie "Bertie and Elizabeth."
sno0323 11 months ago
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Magnet68 8 months ago
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@sno0323
Prince John (JOHNNIE) had four older brothers and one sister.
The brothers were:
Prince Edward (called DAVID) The Prince of Wales and later King Edward VIII.
Prince Albert (called BERTIE) Duke of York. Later changed his name to George VI when he became king after the abdication.
Prince Henry (called HARRY) Duke of Gloucester.
And then, and depicted in this movie, it was Prince George (called GEORGIE) Duke of Kent.
I.e.: Georgie is The Duke of Kent, not King George VI.
:-)
Magnet68 8 months ago
@sno0323 No, "Georgie" is George Duke of Kent, who did not become King. Albert "Bertie" was the second son who became King George VI.
alexilupin 8 months ago
Lovely tribute, especially the music, thank you so much for posting. Beautiful pictures (and some I've never seen of Johnnie). May both those princes rest in peace.
NYCBlonde 1 year ago
george was such a handsome man
geoffybellofiore 1 year ago
T. R. H's The Prince George Duke of Kent and Princess Marina Duchess of Kent were a really beautiful couple, the most interesting royals beside H. R. H. The Princess Margaret.
Besuchow 1 year ago
Prince George was bisexual
LookinIand 1 year ago
what a fantastic collection of images you have! Lovely to see them - espeically like the one of Prince John wearing a hat with his sailor suit and looking upwards. That is such a cheeky smile on his face :)
AmyJane0511 1 year ago
What about the prince who became King Edward VIII, a.k.a. Duke of Windsor? Where was he when all these events occured?
JimmyFormerMarine 2 years ago
@JimmyFormerMarine
When these events happened Edward was ashamed of his younger brother,and on his death he was quoted as saying why mourn a monstrosity,Edward got what he deserved in the end.Reading about George he was deeply affected by Prince Johns death.Thank you for sharing this video
avgorou2010 1 year ago
@avgorou2010 what a bastard!
Rain89Sweed 1 year ago
@Rain89Sweed
why am i bastard,for exposing that Edward was a selfish bastard.Little Johnny deserved better.
avgorou2010 1 year ago
@avgorou2010 i didn't mean you, i meant that Edward was a bastard. And you are right Johnny deserved a much better.
Rain89Sweed 1 year ago
@Rain89Sweed
Thats ok,not a fan of the British royals,but Johnny is my favourite,an innocent child although happy with his nanny,he should have at least died at home with his mother.
avgorou2010 1 year ago
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Annabella56 1 year ago
@avgorou2010 Yes but even he had John's photos in his private collection, so family is always so complicated. He was a very selfish man and his behaviour was dreadful. He also had to apologise to his mother for his remarks!
Annabella56 1 year ago
@Annabella56 Family is indeed always so complicated. I do wonder what Johnnies life had been like had he lived.
newrochellephoenix 1 year ago
An excellent film and tribute- 5 xs We have just finished watching Poliakoffs film for the umpteenth time and we cry every time- Johnnie must have been a lovely boy
pianohbc 2 years ago 2
Very nice. I love the pictures- there are so few photos of John, it was neat to see so many photos of him. In all the books I have read of the royal family, you have many unique photos. I am so glad I "discovered" you on youtube.- Sue
jagger072643 2 years ago
Thank you so much, I'm glad, you like it! :)
LadyMountbatten 2 years ago