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Jul 2024
17m 24s

This Week in Royal History: July 14-20

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson
About this episode

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we take a look at the captivating stories of royals from around the world and across various centuries, exploring the impact they had on history and society.

This week we look at the following people and events:

  • Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland
  • Joan Beaufort, Queen of Scotland
  • Coronation of Richard II
  • Lady Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk
  • Anne of Cleves
  • King George V
  • Tsar Nicholas II and family
  • Phillipa of Lancaster, Queen of Portugal
  • Margaret of England, Countess of Pembroke
  • John II of Castile

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Host: Rebecca Larson

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