Newly Discovered Unity Mitford Diaries Detail Obsession with Hitler
The journals reveal Mitford's infatuation with the Nazi leader, her antisemitic views, and her proximity to high-ranking officials in the Third Reich.
- Unity Mitford's long-lost diaries from 1935 to 1939 have been uncovered, shedding light on her adoration for Adolf Hitler and her involvement with the Nazi regime.
- The diaries document 139 meetings with Hitler, including eight private encounters, and describe her infatuation with him as akin to that of a devoted fan.
- Mitford's writings include antisemitic remarks, her visits to Dachau concentration camp, and gifts she received from Hitler, such as a seized Munich apartment and gold swastika badges.
- She faced bullying from Joseph Goebbels over her criticism of Benito Mussolini but was often defended by Hitler, who valued her loyalty and insights into British politics.
- The diaries, authenticated by experts, provide new context for Mitford's actions and will feature in an upcoming UKTV and Britbox series about the Mitford sisters.
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