Best Royal History Geeks Podcasts (2024)

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"Recollections may vary" - exploring Harry and Meghan withdrawal from the Royal family part 2 of 2 1:16:23

8d ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Today marks the paperback release of “Spare” – the tell all biography written by the Duke of Sussex. It’s now been some years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step back as working members of the Royal family. Now that the dust – to at least some extent – has settled – it’s possible to review that decision, and the co…

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Introducing: RHG interviews 1:38

25d ago1:38

1:38

Visit RoyalHistoryGeeks.com/podcasts for more information on content...By Royal History Geeks

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Talking Queen Mother with Gareth Russell 47:42

25d ago47:42

47:42

In Gareth's new book "Do Let's Have Another Drink" the late Queen Mother steps forth as a figure of fun, a staunch defender of tradition and a woman you did not want to make an enemy of. RHG caught up with Gareth to learn more about his new book and the life of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. If you enjoy what Gareth has to…

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"Recollections may differ" - exploring Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from the Royal family, part 1 of 2 1:14:23

7d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Today marks the paperback release of “Spare” – the tell all biography written by the Duke of Sussex. It’s now been some years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step back as working members of the Royal family. Now that the dust – to at least some extent – has settled – it’s possible to review that decision, and the co…

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Did the "Princes in the Tower" survive? Our take on Langley's missing princes... 1:24:22

10d ago1:24:22

1:24:22

A year ago, the world was rocked by the release of the “missing Princes project” interim findings. A new book and TV documentary on the “Princes in the Tower” followed hot on the heels. The epic Philippa Langley was the driving force behind all three. Okay, so it may have been a relatively niche portion of the world that was “rocked” by this releas…

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Introduction - explaining the Royal History Geeks podcast 1:43

10d ago1:43

1:43

Welcome to the Royal History Geeks podcast. This is a "catch all" channel where we post content from all our other series. That said, there will be some original content here. If you prefer to listen to a series as a discrete unit, go to Royalhistorygeeks/podcasts to check out what we do...By Royal History Geeks

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The reign and death of Elizabeth II: one year on reflections 1:11:21

10d ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Gone but never forgotten. It's been one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter reflect on the late Queen's passing, her reign and her legacy. As well as discussing news of Elizabeth's death and the public reaction, the discussion explores crucial moments from the Queen's rei…

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Reflections on the coronation of Charles III 1:57:04

10d ago1:57:04

1:57:04

A special bonus episode in the "Coronation catastrophes" podcast. Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter, discuss the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This episode was originally broadcast on June 20 2023By Royal History Geeks

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The coronation of catastrophes - the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria (Coronation of catastrophes episode 4) 2:06:01

10d ago2:06:01

2:06:01

In 1838, Britain was in the midst of a new dawn. Following the years of George III’s mental illness and the debauchery of his sons, a new, young Queen had come to the throne the previous year. While other coronation ceremonies may have been beset with problems ahead of the event but were alright on the night, Victoria’s coronation didn’t live up to…

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This is MY moment - Queen Caroline gate crashes George IV's coronation (Coronation catastrophes episode 3) 1:45:02

10d ago1:45:02

1:45:02

The marriage between George IV and Caroline of Brunswick was doomed from the start. Their mutual dislike - which festered from their first meeting - was about the only thing they could agree on. Estranged within two years, George eventually managed to exile his hated wife to the continent. But when he eventually ascended the throne, Caroline return…

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Get me to the church on time - Henry VIII's haste to be crowned a married man (Coronation catastrophes episode 2) 1:41:36

10d ago1:41:36

1:41:36

When Henry VIII ascended the throne in 1509 he was weeks shy of his 18th birthday. Most would have assumed that the young King would be crowned alone. However, shortly after taking the throne, Henry announced that he was to marry the resident Spanish Princess, Katherine of Aragon. The Infanta was the widow of Henry's brother Arthur and had once bee…

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Cut the consort - the Queenless coronation of Henry VII (Coronation catastrophes episode 1) 1:03:20

10d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

After his ultimate and unlikely victory at Bosworth in August 1485, many expected Henry VII to quickly marry the Princess Elizabeth of York. This would have restored the "true" Royal line to the throne. It was Henry's promise to marry Elizabeth that had caused many of his men to support him. But, much to the likely horror of the nobility, Henry ann…

1
Gareth Russell on the life of the Queen Mother 47:42

10d ago47:42

47:42

In Gareth's new book "Do Let's Have Another Drink" the late Queen Mother steps forth as a figure of fun, a staunch defender of tradition and a woman you did not want to make an enemy of. RHG caught up with Gareth to learn more about his new book and the life of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. If you enjoy what Gareth has to…

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The Gareth Russell interview 1:04:17

11d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Gareth Russell is emerging as one of the strongest narrative historians of a generation. He has penned books on Catherine Howard, the history of English Kings and the sinking of the Titanic. In this interview, Royal History Geeks asked Gareth about his research on Catherine Howard, his thoughts on the Crown season four and his obsession with Anne B…

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Dr Owen Emmerson on the history of Hever Castle and what it mean to Anne Boleyn 55:36

11d ago55:36

55:36

Royal History Geeks caught up with Dr Owen Emmerson, residents historian and castle supervisor at Hever Castle. The magnificent Hever Castle was the home of Anne Boleyn. We spoke to Owen about the huge role it has played in history and its importance in the lives of legendary figures. We also talked about Hever's vast collection of portraiture and …

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The real Margaret Beaufort with Nicola Tallis and Nathen Amin 55:06

11d ago55:06

55:06

Lady Margaret Beaufort was the mother of Henry VII. She played a vital role in establishing the Tudor dynasty on the throne of England. In recent years, she has been much maligned in popular fiction. I am joined by two authors and experts to discuss the real Margaret Beaufort. How accurate are the depictions we see in fiction? What were her real qu…

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The Alison Weir interview 42:52

11d ago42:52

42:52

It was an immense privilege to sit down (over zoom) with historian and novelist, Alison Weir. Alison is responsible for some of the best researched 'narrative history' on the Tudor and Plantagenet periods. She has written novels as well as history books. At the time of the interview, she had just released her 5th book in the 'Six Tudor Queens' fict…

1
The Gareth Russell interview 1:04:17

27d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Gareth Russell is emerging as one of the strongest narrative historians of a generation. He has penned books on Catherine Howard, the history of English Kings and the sinking of the Titanic. In this interview, Royal History Geeks asked Gareth about his research on Catherine Howard, his thoughts on the Crown season four and his obsession with Anne B…

1
Owen Emmerson - the history of Hever Castle 55:36

27d ago55:36

55:36

Royal History Geeks caught up with Dr Owen Emmerson, residents historian and castle supervisor at Hever Castle. The magnificent Hever Castle was the home of Anne Boleyn. We spoke to Owen about the huge role it has played in history and its importance in the lives of legendary figures. We also talked about Hever's vast collection of portraiture and …

1
The real Margaret Beaufort with Nicola Tallis and Nathen Amin 55:06

27d ago55:06

55:06

Lady Margaret Beaufort was the mother of Henry VII. She played a vital role in establishing the Tudor dynasty on the throne of England. In recent years, she has been much maligned in popular fiction. I am joined by two authors and experts to discuss the real Margaret Beaufort. How accurate are the depictions we see in fiction? What were her real qu…

1
The Alison Weir interview 42:52

27d ago42:52

42:52

It was an immense privilege to sit down with historian and novelist, Alison Weir. Alison is responsible for some of the best researched 'narrative history' on the Tudor and Plantagenet periods. She has written novels as well as history books. At the time of the interview, she had just released her 5th book in the 'Six Tudor Queens' fictional series…

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Bonus episode: one-year on reflections on the life and reign of Elizabeth II 1:10:35

1y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Gone but never forgotten. It's been one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter reflect on the late Queen's passing, her reign and her legacy. As well as discussing news of Elizabeth's death and the public reaction, the discussion explores crucial moments from the Queen's rei…

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Bonus episode: reflections on the coronation 1:56:24

1+ y ago1:56:24

1:56:24

Special bonus episode. Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter reunite to share their reflections on the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.By Royal History Geeks

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The coronation of catastrophes: the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria 2:05:09

1+ y ago2:05:09

2:05:09

In 1838, Britain was in the midst of a new dawn. Following the years of George III’s mental illness and the debauchery of his sons, a new, young Queen had come to the throne the previous year. While other coronation ceremonies may have been beset with problems ahead of the event but were alright on the night, Victoria’s coronation didn’t live up to…

1
This is MY moment: Queen Caroline and her attempt to gatecrash George IV's coronation 1:44:19

1+ y ago1:44:19

1:44:19

The marriage between George IV and Caroline of Brunswick was doomed from the start. Their mutual dislike - which festered from their first meeting - was about the only thing they could agree on. Estranged within two years, George eventually managed to exile his hated wife to the continent. But when he eventually ascended the throne, Caroline return…

1
Get me to the church on time: Henry VIII's haste to be crowned as a married man 1:40:43

1+ y ago1:40:43

1:40:43

When Henry VIII ascended the throne in 1509 he was weeks shy of his 18th birthday. Most would have assumed that the young King was to be crowned alone. However, shortly after taking the throne, Henry announced that he was to marry the resident Spanish Princess, Katherine of Aragon. The Infanta was the widow of Henry's brother Arthur and had once be…

1
Cut the consort: the Queenless coronation of Henry VII 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

After his ultimate and unlikely victory at Bosworth in August 1485, many expected Henry VII to quickly marry the Princess Elizabeth of York. This would have restored the "true" Royal line to the throne and it was Henry's promise to marry Elizabeth that had caused many of his men to support him. But, much to the likely horror of the nobility, Henry …

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"Recollections may vary" - exploring Harry and Meghan withdrawal from the Royal family part 2 of 2 1:16:23

1
Introducing: RHG interviews 1:38

1
Talking Queen Mother with Gareth Russell 47:42

1
"Recollections may differ" - exploring Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from the Royal family, part 1 of 2 1:14:23

1
Did the "Princes in the Tower" survive? Our take on Langley's missing princes... 1:24:22

1
Introduction - explaining the Royal History Geeks podcast 1:43

1
The reign and death of Elizabeth II: one year on reflections 1:11:21

1
Reflections on the coronation of Charles III 1:57:04

1
The coronation of catastrophes - the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria (Coronation of catastrophes episode 4) 2:06:01

1
This is MY moment - Queen Caroline gate crashes George IV's coronation (Coronation catastrophes episode 3) 1:45:02

1
Get me to the church on time - Henry VIII's haste to be crowned a married man (Coronation catastrophes episode 2) 1:41:36

1
Cut the consort - the Queenless coronation of Henry VII (Coronation catastrophes episode 1) 1:03:20

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Gareth Russell on the life of the Queen Mother 47:42

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The Gareth Russell interview 1:04:17

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Dr Owen Emmerson on the history of Hever Castle and what it mean to Anne Boleyn 55:36

1
The real Margaret Beaufort with Nicola Tallis and Nathen Amin 55:06

1
The Alison Weir interview 42:52

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The Gareth Russell interview 1:04:17

1
Owen Emmerson - the history of Hever Castle 55:36

1
The real Margaret Beaufort with Nicola Tallis and Nathen Amin 55:06

1
The Alison Weir interview 42:52

1
Bonus episode: one-year on reflections on the life and reign of Elizabeth II 1:10:35

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Bonus episode: reflections on the coronation 1:56:24

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The coronation of catastrophes: the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria 2:05:09

1
This is MY moment: Queen Caroline and her attempt to gatecrash George IV's coronation 1:44:19

1
Get me to the church on time: Henry VIII's haste to be crowned as a married man 1:40:43

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Cut the consort: the Queenless coronation of Henry VII 1:02:25

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