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Apr 2025
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Season 7 | 1. God Save The Kid

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Visit patreon.com/thisishistory to become a Royal Favourite member and unlock bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access, and more exclusive subscriber perks. The reign of the mighty warrior king Edward III is finally over and his 10-year-old grandson Richard is set to take on the crown.  What could possibly go wrong? A Sony Music Entertainment pr ... Show More
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