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Hi, my name is Hayden. I'm an American with a passion for British History and their Royal Family. Come and join me for discussions on royal history (past and present), current events, protocol, reviews of shows and films pertaining to them, and everything else. Come and stay a while as I share my passion for history and all things British!
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It's been a HUGE few days! Archie and Lilibet are now able to be styled as a Prince and Princess of the UK. Prince Edward is now FINALLY the Duke of Edinburgh. But what does this all mean and why did this happen now? Today we talk through it and try to make more sense of it. Don't forget to Subscribe and Share! All photos and videos used in this vi…
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In the wake of Prince Harry's book Spare and how we're still discussing it (and maybe one from Meghan soon??), this week we are discussing my Top 5 FAVORITE Royal Books! These are staples in my collections and are some I hold dear. They are, of course, about my favorite royal women and even an honorable mention makes an appearance! Tune in as we ta…
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The concept of the Heir and Spare dates back thousands of years and is one of the main pillars when discussing the titled peerage and really ANY Royal Family. "Who will inherit?!" is the question they always come back to. Since the release Spare, Prince Harry was very transparent about this disparity STILL being alive and well within The House of W…
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Prince Harry has been very vulnerable and open in the public, especially now with his new book Spare. Today, we break down my thoughts and how I don't think things are going fully as he planned. Being this vulnerable is something The House of Windsor does NOT do in public, and apparently not in private either. In some ways, Harry is trying to stron…
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Hi everyone! It's accidentally been a while. . . but here is a fun update for you and looking forward to a brand new year! If this is your first time here, hello! My name is Hayden and I am the host and main creative mind behind the podcast, where I am an American obsessed with royal history and royal content from the British Royal Family. We were …
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Alright everyone. . . We have watched, thought about, and taken notes on the FULL new season of The Crown. Season 5 was highly anticipated, everyone was on pins-and-needles, even Buckingham Palace was nervous. . . and they delivered this? The general feeling is that Season 5 lacked a certain depth and edge that previous seasons brought to it. This …
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This interview was very intense and brought forth a lot of truths that needed to be shared. The main take away were the reason for their decision to step down as senior members of The Firm and their experiences. From raceism and sexism from the media, mental health, their journey to where they are now and EVERYTHING in between, we break down the in…
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HM King Charles III's Coronation is somewhat of a hot button topic. The coronation is a serious event, deeply rooted in over 1,000 years of history and pageantry. There hasn't been a British Coronation in over 70 years! While many are looking forward to it, things are changing and that has people feeling. . . things. What's changing? Why are things…
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To kick off October and to usher in Spooky Season 2022, we have a very special guest on the show. . . The Wayward Dragons! Our resident experts on all things spooky and supernatural, Kelsey and Johnny join in with me on larger discussions on royal curses, mourning, and so much more. It was a lot of fun talking with them and getting their opinions, …
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There has been a lot going on this past week. The Danish Royal Family is making significant changes. Archie and Lilibet's titles are being debated. Monarchies across Europe are changing. What does a "slimmed down monarchy" look like? This week, we try to make sense of all of it and discuss the concrete facts we do know. The House of Windsor is in t…
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The week of Queen Elizabeth's funeral was a wild one from the vantage point here in America. Social media was divided, the royal rift got worse, and there were too many emotional moments to count. Let's face it. . . it was a lot to handle. Even overwhelming at times. This week, we break down this historic week and reflect back on the funeral of HM …
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HM Queen Elizabeth II has passed away and there are set operations and protocols in place to make sure the crown passes smoothly and she is honored properly. There's a lot changing, both in The Family and with the plans for the funeral. Today, we try to break it down and get the baseline of what is coming in the next few days and what this all mean…
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The Duchess of Sussex gave another huge interview this week with The Cut magazine. Aside from sharing what this new chapter in her and Prince Harry's life looks like, more SERIOUS accusations were made against The Royal Family. This then leads to our large discussion about The Queen (2006). The Queen follows The Royal Family during one of their mor…
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The King's Speech (2010) is a wonderful tribute to King George VI and tells the classic story of the underdog. While they get a fair amount correct, they are not fault free here. Certain things get left out completely, and some portrayals are not fair. While this is the 2011 Oscar-Winning Film, this week we put The King's Speech under the microscop…
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It is know that the show is fictitious and they change things but. . . Season 4 of The Crown may have accidentally gotten too close to the truth? While this season is one of the best put out thus far, it really made people angry. . . like The Firm itself! Princess Diana takes center stage this season and Peter Morgan does not hold back at all. They…
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This week, it is Season 3 of The Crown that is on the chopping block! They got a lot right, not too much wrong, but they left out A LOT and we discuss why this season is the weakest iteration within the franchise as a whole. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crown_(season_3) https://www.visitbritain.com/us/en/crown-season-3-filming-locatio…
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This week, we continue our series into The Crown. We break down in detail what this season got right, what it got wrong, some fun facts and personal opinions as we prepare for season 5 dropping in November! We made it to video! After a lot of issues and an editing nightmare, we are now officially a video podcast! If this is your first time here, he…
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In order to get ready for the upcoming season of The Crown, we are starting at the beginning of this groundbreaking show. From what the show got right, where they changed things, and behind the scenes fun facts we are starting a larger series not only looking back at this show but other works of Royal TV and Film to prepare for this new season in N…
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Today's episode is a very special one as we have our very first guest on the podcast! Susan Webb is the author of the new children's book Bertie: The Best Stuttering King, and she was a real delight to have on the show. From talking about the Jubilee, her book, King George VI, and tiara's, this week is a real treat. Check out her links below! Berti…
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A centuries-old Royal mystery. Two princes, one the supposed heir to the throne, vanish into thin air, never seen again. Remains show up centuries later, but who are they? Were they murdered? Who killed them and why? So many questions and no answer. This week we explore the mystery of the Princes of The Tower, the young Edward and Richard. This sto…
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One of the most notorious Royal Residences is The Tower of London. From its time as a prison and people being executed and murdered there. . . ghosts haunting the grounds. . . the more famous of prisoners there. . . and EVERYTHING in-between, we delve into the very scary past of this haunted castle. Tune in as we continue sharing the more scary and…
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It's October! Spooky Season is in full swing and 'tis the season! We are heading back to Hampton Court Palace to visit some of our ghost friends. Ghosts of Queens, hidden skeletons, and a possible ghost caught on camera?! We discuss it all. Additionally, we talk about Diana: The Musical. . . the good, the bad, and the questionable. . .…
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Things haven't been looking so great for The Royal Family right now. The scandal with Prince Andrew hasn't gone away, there is a new one with Prince Charles, and overall the media is having a field day with all these missteps. Today, we explore the general fascination with the Royal Family, how the media plays into this, and the current scandals. P…
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A few days from now marks the 24th anniversary of the funeral of Diana, and this week we talk about it. From the accident itself to the funeral, to what the Royal Family was doing, in this episode we remember and discuss the funeral of a remarkable woman gone too soon. We end with a final discussion about her impact on the family and some final tho…
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