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Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things

Expert history with a wicked twist: Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things is the podcast that goes behind palace doors and beyond the balcony smiles, to uncover the stories that the history books have politely skipped.Queens, Kings & Dastardly Things reveals the schemers, lovers, plotters and even the pets who’ve made the British monarchy the world’s longest-running reality show.Hosts, Royal biographers Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams trace how power, passion and paranoia have shaped

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46:56

Did a diamond necklace end the French monarchy?

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/21

What do you get when you mix a $20 million diamond necklace; a sycophantic cardinal; a con-artist; and Marie Antoinette? Only one of French history’s biggest royal scandals – a scandal that, arguably, led to the abolition of nearly a thousand years of French monarchy and the demise of France's final two monarchs on the guillotine. Join Kate Williams and Robert Hardman for a rollicking ride through a royal scandal that really does have it all: sex, lies – and Marie Antoinette: one of the most

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43:31

4: Did a diamond necklace end the French monarchy?

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/21

What do you get when you mix a $20 million diamond necklace; a sycophantic cardinal; a con-artist; and Marie Antoinette? Only one of French history’s biggest royal scandals – a scandal that, arguably, led to the abolition of nearly a thousand years of French monarchy and the demise of France's final two monarchs on the guillotine. Join Kate Williams and Robert Hardman for a rollicking ride through a royal scandal that really does have it all: sex, lies – and Marie Antoinette: one of the most iconic

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32:07

3: James II and his fake heir scandal!

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/14

On June 10 1688, Queen Mary of Modena, the Catholic wife of James II, gave birth to a son, James Francis Stewart. Or did she?Join Kate Williams and Robert Hardman as they dive into one of royal history’s juiciest, and often forgotten, scandals: an event that should have been a joyous moment (a male heir - hurrah!) but one that instead unleashed a chain of events that would lead to mother, father, and child being driven out of England to spend the rest of their lives in… exile. Robert and Kate will

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35:32

James II and his fake heir scandal!

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/14

On June 10 1688, Queen Mary of Modena, the Catholic wife of James II, gave birth to a son, James Francis Stewart. Or did she? Join Kate Williams and Robert Hardman as they dive into one of royal history’s juiciest, and often forgotten, scandals: an event that should have been a joyous moment (a male heir - hurrah!) but one that instead unleashed a chain of events that would lead to mother, father, and child being driven out of England to spend the rest of their lives in… exile. Robert and Kate

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33:44

2: Did Queen Victoria secretly marry her servant?

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/07

Did Queen Victoria find comfort and love in the arms of a servant following the death of Prince Albert? What can we conclude from the Queen’s disregard for public, parliamentary and family concern about her close relationship with John Brown, the Scottish servant who found himself resident at Buckingham Palace? And, was the Queen so devoted to John Brown that they secretly married?Professor Kate Williams and Robert Hardman reveal all about this mysterious royal relationship that captivated the

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41:09

Did Mary Queen of Scots murder her husband?

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/07

When the peace of an Edinburgh night is shattered by an explosion and the Queen of Scotland’s husband is found dead, but no murderer can be found, the question is not only who killed the King Consort but why? Join Professor Kate Williams and Robert Hardman as they uncover the suspects, the events and the motives behind a murder that definitively changed the course of Mary Queen Of Scots’ reign. Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things is the Daily Mail's unmissable podcast that promises listeners a

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37:09

Did Queen Victoria secretly marry her servant?

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/07

Did Queen Victoria find comfort and love in the arms of a servant following the death of Prince Albert? What can we conclude from the Queen’s disregard for public, parliamentary and family concern about her close relationship with John Brown, the Scottish servant who found himself resident at Buckingham Palace? And, was the Queen so devoted to John Brown that they secretly married?Professor Kate Williams and Robert Hardman reveal all about this mysterious royal relationship that captivated the

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37:23

1: Did Mary Queen of Scots murder her husband?

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/08/06

When the peace of an Edinburgh night is shattered by an explosion and the Queen of Scotland’s husband is found dead, but no murderer can be found, the question is not only who killed the King Consort but why?Join Professor Kate Williams and Robert Hardman as they uncover the suspects, the events and the motives behind a murder that definitively changed the course of Mary Queen Of Scots’ reign.Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things is the Daily Mail's unmissable podcast that promises listeners a weekly

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Coming Soon... Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/07/31

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things is the Daily Mail's unmissable podcast that promises listeners a weekly dose of royal history and intrigue by unpacking a different royal scandal each week. Hosted by Daily Mail columnist and royal biographer Robert Hardman and historian Professor Kate Williams, each episode delves into the juiciest parts of royal history from eras past, and present... but mainly past. New episodes out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and

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2:59

Coming Soon... Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/07/31

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things is the Daily Mail's unmissable podcast that promises listeners a weekly dose of royal history and intrigue by unpacking a different royal scandal each week. Hosted by Daily Mail columnist and royal biographer Robert Hardman and historian Professor Kate Williams, each episode delves into the juiciest parts of royal history from eras past, and present... but mainly past. New episodes out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on TikTok and

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36:15

Wolferton Splash (The Crown Season 1, Episode 1)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/05/02

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Wolferton Splash" the first episode of season 1 of The Crown.This episode focuses on the wedding and early years of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip's marriage, and the failing health of Princess Elizabeth's father King George VI.Find out:Did Winston Churchill heckle at Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip’s wedding?Did King George VI have surgery at Buckingham Palace?How did King George VI’s plans for an overseas tour dictate the

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31:24

Moondust (The Crown Season 3, Episode 7)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/04/25

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Moondust" season 3, episode 7 of The Crown.This episode of The Crown shows Prince Phillip having a mid life crisis as he considers his faith and his place in the universe, all put into context as Neil Armstrong steps on the moon and a new Dean of Windsor is appointed.Find out:Is there evidence that Prince Phillip was having a mid life crisis around the time of the moon landings?Did The Crown get the astronaut's visit to Buckingham

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32:42

Scoop with Sam McAlister

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/04/18

Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone sit down with Sam McAlister for a very special episode of the The Crown Fact or Fiction that focuses on Scoop, Netflix's film about Prince Andrew's disastrous Newsnight interview.Scoop is based on Sam's first hand experience of booking Prince Andrew for Newsnight. Hear Sam tell the story behind the meetings, the planning, the recording and aftermath of the interview - what it was like to work on the biggest interview in the world, and how Netflix captured it

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32:40

Marionettes (The Crown Season 2, Episode 5)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/04/11

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Marionettes" season 2, episode 5 of The Crown.This episode of The Crown depicts Queen Elizabeth II facing criticism from Lord Altrincham following a tone deaf speech at a Jaguar factory in Coventry before taking to the airwaves for the first ever televised Christmas message. If you'd like us to analyse a favourite episode of The Crown, write to us at: FactOrFiction@mailonline.co.uk.Find out in this episode of The Crown Fact Or

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29:20

Aberfan (The Crown Series 3, Episode 3)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/04/04

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Aberfan" season 3, episode 3 of The Crown.This episode of The Crown depicts a reluctant Elizabeth 2nd questioning the appropriateness of her visiting Aberfan in the days following a disaster in the Welsh town, despite the insistence of those around her. Our thanks to Claire Heeley, Melissa Clark and Kelly Woods who all wrote in to suggest the episode this week. If you'd like us to analyse a favourite episode of The Crown, write to us

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39:03

Ipatiev House (The Crown Season 5, Episode 6)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/03/28

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Ipatiev House" season 5, episode 6 of The Crown.This episode of The Crown delves into the history of the British royal family and portrays a strained marriage between the Queen and Prince Phillip while Britain forges a new relationship with Boris Yeltsin's Russia. Our thanks to Hannah from Hertfordshire who wrote in and suggested the episode this week. If you'd like us to analyse a favourite episode of The Crown, write to us at:

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38:09

Dear Mrs Kennedy (The Crown Season 2, Episode 8)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/03/21

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Dear Mrs Kennedy" season 2, episode 8 of The Crown.This episode of The Crown portrays a rivalry taking place between the Queen and Jackie Kennedy, the first lady of the United States. Meanwhile, the Queen is trying to keep the commonwealth together, before the episode culminates in the news and aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination.Our thanks to Emily Edery who wrote in and suggested the episode this week. If you'd like us to

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40:46

Bubbikins (The Crown Season 3 Episode 4)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/03/14

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Bubbikins" season 3, episode 4 of The Crown.The episode focusses on the BBC filming the Royal Family while Prince Phillip's mother, Princess Alice, moves into Buckingham Palace in the late 1960s. Our thanks to Paul Schlotthauer who suggested this episode. If you'd like us to analyse a favourite episode, get in touch at FactOrFiction@mailonline.co.uk.Find out in this episode of The Crown: Fact or Fiction:Did Prince Phillip tell American

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36:37

Gelignite (The Crown Season 1 Episode 6)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/03/07

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Gelignite" season 1, episode 6 of The Crown.Thanks to The episode focusses on Princess Margaret's relationship with Peter Townsend, our thanks to Nicole, one of our Canadian listeners who suggested this episode. If you'd like us to analyse a favourite episode, get in touch at FactOrFiction@mailonline.co.uk.Find out in this episode of The Crown: Fact or Fiction:Did a journalist from The People uncover the relationship, and how did the

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56:25

48:1 (The Crown Season 4 Episode 8)

Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things ·

2024/02/29

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "48:1" season 4, episode 8 of The Crown.Find out:Did the Queen ask that Margaret Thatcher agree to trade sanctions on South Africa?Did the Queen really ask that her opinion of Margaret Thatcher be leaked to the press?What do we really know about the Queen's relationship with Margaret Thatcher?Plus much more.Tell us which episodes of The Crown are your favourites and we might give them the Fact or Fiction treatment on the next episode of

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