"The latest tranche of the National Archive of Ireland's State Papers has revealed the high level of sensitivity to the release of any and all documentation relating to the royals. As such, the papers point to a what London termed "a crucial conversation" in the 1960s between then-taoiseach Éamon de Valera and a British civil servant by the name of Harry Batterbee, with a request made that Ireland withhold documents connected to the abdication of King Edward."
"On this episode of The Indo Daily podcast, Irish Independent southern correspondent Ralph Riegel explains why the request was made, and why Irish officials were willing to accede to it. Riegel also spotlights some of the other noteworthy findings from the newest batch of State Papers, including how the fallout of the September 11 attacks threatened to harm the Good Friday Agreement, and why the infamous double agent 'Stakeknife' received a passing mention in the papers."
The National Archive of Ireland's State Papers reveal high sensitivity around royal-related documentation. London sought that Ireland withhold papers tied to King Edward's abdication following a 1960s conversation involving Harry Batterbee and Éamon de Valera. Irish officials agreed to withhold those documents. The released files also record concern that the aftermath of the September 11 attacks could threaten the Good Friday Agreement. The files include a passing mention of the double agent 'Stakeknife'. The documents illustrate diplomatic caution and secrecy surrounding historically sensitive materials and constitutional matters involving the royals.
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