Episodes

Cut the consort: the Queenless coronation of Henry VII

Episode 1 · April 29, 2023 · 01:02:25

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" Roya...

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

Episode 2 · April 30, 2023 · 01:40:43

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 ...

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

Episode 3 · April 30, 2023 · 01:44:19

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 co...

The coronation of catastrophes: the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria

Episode 4 · April 30, 2023 · 02:05:09

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 pre...

Bonus episode: reflections on the coronation

Episode 5 · June 20, 2023 · 01:56:24

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.

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

Episode 6 · September 8, 2023 · 01:10:35

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 pa...