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Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Historic Royal Palaces

Historic Royal Palaces are a team of people who love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. This fortnightly podcast brings you the history and stories of those palaces. You"ll hear from our experts and the people who bring our palaces to life, as we create space to explore how history moves us, telling stories about the monarchs you know, and uncovering the lives and histories of the people you don"t. Just like our palaces, this podcast is a mix of old and new. Each

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32:59

Elizabeth I’s Uncrowned Heirs

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Who were the many uncrowned heirs to Elizabeth I, and how did their role as unnamed successors shape their lives? In this second episode of the series, we’re back with Chief Curator Tracy Borman, as she follows the Tudor family tree back to Henry VII, to unpick the complicated web of successors to Elizabeth I’s throne. Find out more about the claimants to the Tudor Crown. Read about the tragic story of Lady Katherine Grey. Learn more about Edward VI’s nursery at Hampton Court

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27:20

The Stolen Tudor Crown with Tracy Borman

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2025/10/09

What is the story we think we know about the Elizabethan succession? Was it a smooth transition to the Stuarts, or was it a stolen Tudor crown? In this first episode of our four-part series, Chief Historian Tracy Borman will talk us through why Elizabeth I never named an heir, and what repercussions that had for the end of the Tudor dynasty. Find out more about Elizabeth’s brush with death in 1562. Read more about the reign of Elizabeth I. For a signed copy of Tracy Borman’s new book The

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02:19

Introducing The Stolen Tudor Crown – NEW SERIES

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2025/10/02

The story of the end of the Tudor dynasty is well known. With the death of Elizabeth I, the accension of James VI & I saw the Stuarts take the English throne. But the truth behind the succession is much darker than a peacful transition, it's a tale full of treachery and deceit. In this four-part series, Chief Historian Tracy Borman will explore the Stolen Tudor Crown. Who were the front runners to win the race to the throne after Elizabeth I’s death, and ultimately how did James Stuart win? What

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24:19

Behind The Scenes of The Tudor Chapel Royal

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2025/09/25

The Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace is a melting pot of architectural styles from across history, reflecting the era-spanning life of the palace itself. But step away from the grandeur of the Chapel’s interior, and this amazing space holds hidden evidence of how the Tudors would have experienced it, and how the palace has been renovated into what we see today. In this re-released episode from series two of A Space I Love, join Head of Historic Buildings Dan Jackson to take a closer

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28:47

Medieval Secrets of the Byward Tower

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2025/09/11

The Byward Tower at the Tower of London holds some of the oldest surviving treasures of the fortress, including a unique medieval masterpiece – the wall painting known as the Byward Angel. In this episode of A Space I Love, enter past the Tower’s formidable defenses, and follow Curator Alfred Hawkins on an exclusive tour of this remarkable space, which is usually closed to visitors. Explore the Byward Angel at the Tower of London — Google Arts & Culture Find out more about the Tower of

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23:27

George III's Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens

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2025/08/28

George III’s Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens is the tallest building Historic Royal Palaces looks after. With its Chinese-inspired design and fierce dragons, it is an eye-catching example of the Georgian fascination with architecture from around the world. Welcome back to the new series of A Space I Love, the mini-series that transports you to history where it happened. Join curator Lee Prosser on a dizzying climb to the top, and uncover the secrets that informed the restoration of this unique

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21:11

The Royal Drawing Room at Hillsborough Castle

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2025/08/14

Step inside the Drawing Room of the official residence of the Royal Family in Northern Ireland. Inspired by the Queen Mother, full of contemporary art, and surprisingly cozy, this is a room unlike any other across our palaces. Welcome to a new series of A Space I Love, the mini-series that transports you to history where it happened. In this first episode, Castle Host Carol McMullan takes us on an intimate tour of a place where state and family life have merged for generations of the royals, and

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46:00

Elizabeth I’s Lost Private Gardens

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2025/07/31

The Private Tudor Gardens of Hampton Court were lost when they were replaced by later additions. Yet small glimpses remain to us of these Privy Gardens, revealing an intriguing snapshot into the private lives of the Tudor monarchs and the people who worked for them. Alexandra Stevenson is Curator of Archaeology and Historic Buildings. She shares with us her latest research exploring Elizabeth I’s garden sanctuary - where herbs were grown, sweet-smelling waters were distilled, and where the Tudor

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35:45

Holbein’s The Ambassadors - A Tudor Masterpiece

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2025/07/17

Hans Holbein’s Tudor masterpiece known as the Ambassadors was painted in 1533, the year when Henry VIII changed the course of history. Religious turmoil sweeps through Europe and Anne Boleyn is Queen of England. Two Ambassadors choose to capture this pivotal moment of religious and political upheaval, but who were they and what did they want this painting to convey? In today’s episode we join Tracy Borman, Chief Historian, as she explores the painting known as The Ambassadors, by Hans

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25:07

A Walk in the Gardens of Hillsborough Castle

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2025/07/03

The Gardens of Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland are the perfect place to walk and enjoy the sounds and feelings of being in nature. So for today’s episode, we’re collaborating with sound artist and musician Alice Boyd, who is going to lead us into these tranquil gardens to meet Claire Woods who is Head Gardener at Hillsborough Castle. We want you to be immersed by this episode, so take a moment to focus in on the lovely sounds and enjoy an escape to the Gardens of Hillsborough Castle.

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54:03

LGBTQ+ History – Queer Possibilities at Our Palaces

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2025/06/19

LGBTQ+ people have always existed in the history of our palaces, yet the stories of this community have often been obscured or misunderstood. When we explore queer histories, we gain a much fuller picture of societies in the past, from when our palaces were first built, right on through to their more recent history. In this week’s episode, Curator Matthew Storey is joined by Assistant Research Curator Holly Marsden, and Dr Kit Heyam, to discuss some queer stories connected to our

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58:05

Queens of the Medieval Tower of London

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2025/06/05

There are two Queens Consort particularly connected to the history of the Medieval Palace at the Tower of London; Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor of Castile. Although less famous than other queens, these women are emblematic of how medieval queenship could perform and embody power in the 13th century. To find out more, Curator Charles Farris is joined by Professor Louise Wilkinson. Today marks the third and final episode in a mini-series to celebrate the reopening of the Medieval Palace at the

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48:07

The Medieval Jewish community at the Tower of London

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2025/05/29

The history of the Jewish community in Medieval England is complex and fascinating, but it hasn’t received as much attention as it deserves when it comes to our understanding of the Tower of London. In this bonus episode as part of our mini-series, curator Charles Farris is joined by Dr Rory MacLellan and Professor Miri Rubin to discuss how the Jewish community interacted with the Crown and the Tower of London during the Middle Ages. This episode is a re-release of the episode on the same

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36:08

The Tower of London’s Medieval Palace

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2025/05/22

The Medieval Palace at the Tower of London formed a significant part of the Tower’s large-scale expansion in the 13th Century, turning the castle into a strong defensive fortress. In this episode, Curator Charles Farris explores the Medieval Palace that survives today, to find out what place the Tower held in medieval society. How was it used by the kings and queens who lived here, and what can it reveal about the communities who worked within its walls? Explore the Tower of London’s Medieval

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The Medieval Tower of London - NEW SERIES

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2025/05/15

In this new three-part series Curator Charles Farris will be exploring what the Tower of London was like in the medieval times. We’ll step into the Medieval Palace, walking in the footsteps of the kings, queens, and communities who built these walls. In the 13th century, the Tower was expanded into the fortress we recognise today, but what can we learn from it, and how was it used by the people who lived and worked in its shadow? Join us next Thursday for our first episode on the Medieval

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38:38

Tudor Treasures of the Mary Rose

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2025/05/08

When the Mary Rose was raised in the 1980s, she brought to light a treasure trove of objects that can reveal so much about life in Tudor England and beyond. In this second episode of our two-part series, Chief Historian Tracy Borman is shown the preciously conserved history of the Mary Rose by Dr Alex Hildred, Head of Research at the musuem. Find out more about visiting and supporting the Mary Rose Museum, and discover the largest collection of Tudor objects in the world.

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36:17

Henry VIII’s Warship – The Mary Rose

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2025/04/24

The story of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s favourite ship, is one that is closely connected to the reign of the iconic Tudor monarch, but it is the history of her demise that remains a mystery to this day. When she sank in 1545, she lost almost her entire crew, but this tragedy would preserve for posterity a remarkable time capsule of Tudor England and beyond. In this first episode of our mini-series, Chief Historian Tracy Borman takes us on a trip to the Mary Rose Museum to meet Head of Research

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55:13

Dress Codes of Historic Court Fashion

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2025/04/10

Dress codes can tell us so much about historic court fashion and the rules and regulations of royal clothing. But they can also relate to the way we think about, and express who we are today, as much as in the past. To celebrate the opening of our new exhibition at Kensington Palace, Caterina Berni speaks to Curator Matthew Story and bespoke period tailor Zack Pinsent of Pinsent Tailoring; to explore the Dress Codes we follow every single day. Decode the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection in our

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35:11

Matilda of Flanders - Queen of the Conqueror

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2025/03/27

Matilda of Flanders is the formidable consort of William the Conqueror, yet she is relatively unknown in the story of the 1066 conquest of England. Chief Historian Tracy Borman makes her pitch for the pivotal role Matilda played as a champion for female sovereignty, and for her contribution to arguably the most successful dynasty in medieval Europe, the Normans. Read more about Matilda of Flanders, William the Conqueror at the building of the Tower of London.

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55:54

Women Who Rarely Make History

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2025/03/13

We're all familiar with the iconic queens who have lived at the palaces, but what about the women who haven't made it into the history books? What are their stories, and what are some of the obstacles to studying women's history? In this episode, Chief Historian Tracy Borman celebrates International Women's Day by asking four of our curators and researchers to tell us about their favourite lesser-known women from our palaces. Perhaps we can even learn something from them today... To take part in

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