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Mar 2024
1h 15m

Queen Elizabeth I and Her V Card

Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo
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This week is for the true history girlies! We are taking you through the life and reign of the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. From her tumultuous upbringing as the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to her rise to become one of England's most notable monarchs. We talk sister fights, wars and hook ups (or lack there of), because history is just gossip after all! This is Queen Elizabeth I.

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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