About this episode

This episode discusses the adoption of a new surname by the British royal family on July 17, 1917.

The British royal family adopted a new surname on this day in 1917. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• British royal family
• surname change
• historical events
• July 17
• 1917

Keywords

• British royal family
• surname
• history
• July 17
• 1917

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British royal family

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