The German Hanoverian Queens of Great Britain and later the United Kingdom had some of the most epic royal matrimonial brawls in history. One brought enlightenment thinking to court. One was dear friends with Marie Antoinette and endured her husband’s decades of madness. And one got locked out of her husband’s coronation. The Hanoverian Queens consort were:
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Jul 22
Future Queens & Consorts of Europe
Catherine, Princess of Wales is one of the best known, best liked and best dressed women in the world. But she’s far from the only future queen with a fairytale love story, who’s now busy greeting diplomats, supporting charities, raising little royals and looking fabulous! Of the ... Show More
25m 33s
May 27
Royal sisters: the tragic lives of Queen Victoria's granddaughters
Victoria, Ella, Irene and Alix of Hesse were four young European princesses and granddaughters of Queen Victoria, whose marriages would change the face of early 20th-century Europe. Speaking to Elinor Evans, Frances Welch introduces the four sisters. She explores their relationsh ... Show More
38m 47s
Jul 2024
This Week in Royal History: July 14-20
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, Qu ... Show More
17m 24s
Mar 2025
Catherine of Braganza: Loyalty, Politics, and Heartbreak
Catherine of Braganza, Charles II’s Portuguese queen, faced political turmoil, religious strife, and a scandalous court—yet her influence endured. In this episode, historian Susan Abernethy joins me to discuss her book on Catherine’s remarkable life, from royal duty to lasting le ... Show More
53m 7s
Sep 2024
The French King of Sweden
Rerun: Jean Bernadotte’s dad, a local prosecutor in the southwestern French city of Pau, intended for his son to follow in his footsteps as a lawyer. Instead, Jean became heir to the Swedish Crown on September 26th, 1810, and his descendants still sit on the Swedish throne to thi ... Show More
12m 3s
Jul 23
585. Mary, Queen of Scots: The Royal Rivals (Part 2)
What was life like in the glittering French court, for the young and newly married Mary Queen of Scots? What momentous destiny was her formidable mother, Mary of Guise, planning for her? How did Mary become, in 1559, not only the queen of Scotland, but also of France, and - accor ... Show More
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