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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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04:15

How did you keep your head at Henry VIII's court?

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/06/03

In this episode historian Derek Wilson asks the question that preoccupied many of the people close to Henry VIII: how do you keep your head at Henry VIII's court? In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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12:07

The development of Henry VIII with Eric Ives

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/05/27

In this episode historian Eric Ives argues for the good versus the bad Henry, and questions if he deserves his reputation as a tyrant king. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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08:47

The young and the old Henry VIII with Margaret George

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/05/20

In this episode historian Margaret George explores Henry VIII's personality, paranoia and his realisation of power. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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07:40

Henry VIII and his ministers with John Guy

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/05/13

In this episode historian John Guy explores Henry's successes, and the role of his Chief Ministers in achieving them. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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07:36

Henry VIII vs. Henry VII with Derek Wilson

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/05/06

In this episode historian Derek Wilson examines the Whitehall mural which is thought to display Henry's underlying insecurities about his father, Henry VII. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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05:57

The two Henry's with Susannah Lipscombe

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/04/29

In this episode historian Susannah Lipscombe explores the idea of Henry having two personalities. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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08:06

The young Henry VIII with Phillipa Gregory

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/04/22

In this episode author and historian Phillippa Gregory talks about the young Henry who she believes was tragically damaged from a young age. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself, Henry VIII. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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33:55

How royal illness changed history

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/04/08

In this talk with Historic Royal Palace’s Chief Curator Lucy Worsley and TV Executive Emma Hindley, we go behind the scenes of the BBC series Fit to Rule, and explore how royal illness influenced the reigns of our monarchs throughout history.

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21:32

George III and mental health

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/04/01

2020 marks the bicentenary of the death of George III, who has often been coined by history as the 'mad' king. In this episode historian Elaine Chalus explores the mental health of George III and how it affected his reign and overshadowed his legacy.

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45:00

England's medieval queens

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/03/25

To celebrate women's history month, this series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender. In this final talk from this series, historian Lisa Hilton explores the lives of England’s medieval queens, from Matilda of Flanders, the Conqueror’s queen, to Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor consort. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories

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01:08:33

What can we learn from the leaders of the past?

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/03/18

In this discussion a panel of experts explore the qualities of good leaders as they consider the question 'what can we learn from the great leaders of history?' Of course, most leaders of the past were men, so the panel explore the concepts of gender and leadership. This talk was recorded at the Tower of London in 2015. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories

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38:09

Who was Henrietta Howard? With Tracy Borman

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/03/11

To celebrate women's history month, this mini series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender. Join Historic Royal Palaces’ Chief Curator, Tracy Borman, as she uncovers the extraordinary life of Henrietta Howard, mistress of George II and servant to Queen Caroline. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories

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21:16

The not so bloody Mary

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/03/04

To celebrate women's history month, this mini series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender. In this conversation, historian Dr Alice Hunt traces Mary I's life from her birth as a royal princess to her ultimate succession and reign as queen. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories

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52:49

Elizabeth I and gossip with Anna Whitelock

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/02/26

In this talk historian Dr Anna Whitelock explores how Elizabeth I cleverly used gender and gossip to manipulate a court full of men. Discover how this remarkable female monarch changed the state of power play in what was traditionally a man’s world. History has traditionally taken a negative view of women in power. This series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender. For more information on the history and stories

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51:27

Secrets of success with Jane Garvey

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/02/19

History has traditionally taken a negative view of women in power. This series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender. In this discussion, Jane Garvey, presenter on Radio 4s women’s hour, leads a panel of experts to investigate what it takes for a woman to become a leader among men. For more information on the history and stories of our palaces visit: www.hrp.org.uk-history-and-stories

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59:26

How we used to talk about women

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/02/12

This series of talks from our archive explores stories of powerful women and how their legacies have been shaped by their gender. In this episode we revisit a discussion from 2017 where a panel of experts explore the idea of how we used to talk about women, and how the langauge of the past has shaped our views of the present. To find out more about the history and stories of our palaces visit www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

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44:08

How we used to talk about LGBTQ+

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/02/05

To celebrate LGBT History Month, we are revisiting a discussion from 2017 where we gathered a panel of experts to explore historical views on LGBTQ+, and to question how far the language and rhetoric of the past has influenced our views on the present. This talk was originally recorded and released in 2017 on the anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967. To find out more about the LGBTQ+ histories and stories of our palaces visit

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53:17

Make-up and monarchy

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/01/29

Throughout history the clothing of British royalty has influenced fashion tastes and trends. This series complied from our archive explores contemporary royal fashion and its influence on what we wear today. In this talk cosmetics historian Madeline Marsh explores the history of make-up and how the monarchy has used it throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. To find out more about the history and stories of our palaces visit www.hrp.org.uk/history-and-stories

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40:54

Princess Diana and David Sassoon

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/01/22

Throughout history the clothing of British royalty has influenced fashion tastes and trends. This series complied from our archive explores contemporary royal fashion and its influence on what we wear today. In this charmingly candid conversation Historic Royal Palaces’ Curator Eleri Lynn chats with the fashion designer David Sassoon about his work with Princess Diana and the royal family. This talk was recorded live at Kensington Palace in 2017. To find out more about the history and

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19:47

Royal women and power dressing

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast ·

2020/01/15

Throughout history the clothing of British royalty has influenced fashion tastes and trends. This series complied from our archive explores contemporary royal fashion and its influence on what we wear today. This talk explores the wardrobes of seven royal women who have used, and continue to use, clothing and fashion as a tool for diplomacy. This talk was recorded live at Kensington Palace in 2016. To find out more about the history and stories of our palaces visit

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