Rory Cormac
Professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham and fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Co-author of 'The Secret Royals'.
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May 13, 2025 • 35min
The Spy Who Dressed the Queen | The Royal Family's spy links | 4
Richard Aldrich and Rory Cormac, esteemed scholars and co-authors of 'The Secret Royals', explore the British royal family's intriguing ties to espionage. They discuss how Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II operated as intelligence handlers, accessing sensitive information and influencing national security. The conversation touches on spies visiting Buckingham Palace, Princess Diana's complex relationship with the intelligence community, and how modern royals like King Charles engage with secret services today. Secrets steeped in history reveal a legacy of royal intrigue.
Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 15min
Chatter: Secret Intelligence and the British Royal Family with Rory Cormac
Rory Cormac, a professor and author, discusses the historical relationship between the British Royal Family and intelligence, covering topics such as the involvement of monarchs in advising prime ministers, intelligence gathering for self-protection, the mysterious death of Rasputin, surveillance on King Edward the eighth, and challenges of researching royal intelligence.
