Queens of England Podcast
Summary: Too often when we think about the history of a country we think only of kings, lords, castles, and battles. When we think of queens we think of rulers like Elizabeth I and Victoria, but what about the queens who sat beside their warrior husbands? This podcast is an alternative history of Medieval and Early Modern England, seen through the lives of its queens
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As relations with the Habsburgs soured, Elizabeth and her councillors cast their eyes to the young brothers of the King of France: Henry, Duke of Anjou, and Francis, Duke of Alencon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Terrified of leaving England without an heir, Elizabeth's councillors searched Europe to find a suitable groom. First up, were Eric of Sweden, and Archduke Charles of Austria See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Elizabeth I is known to history as the Virgin Queen, but that didn't mean that she couldn't have a few dalliances in her time. Today we look at her two great English favourites: Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With the coming to the throne of Mary I, England had an undisputed female ruler for the first time. There were many things to deal with, but key was the matter of her marriage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I chat with Elizabeth Norton, historian and author of tons of books on queens, about all of the six wives of Henry VIII. I also reveal who you have crowned as your favourite queen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Katherine had survived the conservative plot against her, but her position was not strong upon the death of her husband. Her quick remarriage was for love - but it was handled all wrong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The first Queen of England to have a book published in her own name, Katherine Parr used her time on the throne to try and push England towards radical religious reform. And it would nearly cost her everything. I GAVE YOU THE WRONG LINK FOR JUSTGIVING! Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JamesBoulton17 Poll: https://apps.facebook.com/my-polls/who-is-your-favourite-wife-of-henry-viii See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Katherine Parr was far from unprecedented in becoming a reluctant queen, but, if queen she must be, then she wanted to take full advantage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Henry's final and most reluctant wife, Katherine Parr had quite an eventful life before becoming Queen of England See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As the noose tightened around Katherine, Dereham, Culpepper and Lady Rochester, it became a free-for-all, as each attempted to save themselves by throwing the others under the bus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Questions for the Elizabeth Norton interview and the move to Acast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Henry VIII's youngest queen reached the throne thanks for her own beauty and charm, but there were skeletons in her closet which she made little effort to keep concealed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Katherine came from a big fancy family and was brought up in a finishing school for girls. Where men were allowed to roam free. With wine. Unsupervised.SponsorListeners like YOU on Patreon - www.patreon.com/QueensofEnglandPodcastShownotesQoE website (QueensOfEnglandPodcast.com)QoE Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com)QoE Podcast Twitter page (Twitter.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As Henry sought to end marriage number 4, Anne of Cleves had to play her weak hand very carefully if she was to survive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After their disastrous first meeting with Anne of Cleves, Henry reluctantly embarked on his fourth marriage. Yet the proof of the pudding would be in the consumating - and there enlay the problem.SponsorListeners like YOU on Patreon - www.patreon.com/QueensofEnglandPodcastShownotesQoE website (QueensOfEnglandPodcast.com)QoE Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com)QoE Podcast Twitter page (Twitter.com)For more on the topics discussed in this show, click on the links below!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
