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Historic Royal Palaces PodcastAuthor: 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 episode will have a different feel, from previously recorded live talks, to exciting new discussions and discoveries. You'll have every opportunity to share in the history we love. Explore more history and stories from our six palaces hrp.org.uk Language: en Genres: History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Elizabeth I's Favourites - Did Robert Dudley Almost Rule?
Thursday, 5 November, 2026
Elizabeth I's long reign has almost been defined by her 'favourites' – men who gained power by 'courting' the Virgin Queen. But why did she really keep them close? In this episode of our new series on Elizabeth I's favourites, Tracy Borman is joined by Joanne Paul to discover the story of the Queen's first love – Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. Dudley benefitted both financially and politically from Elizabeth's favour. He was even said to be 'one of three people ruling the country'. So is this a simple tale of unrequited love, or something more political? Turn on video on Spotify, or watch this episode on YouTube to see Tracy and Joanne in the Tudor Great Hall at Hampton Court Palace. Learn more about Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester on our website.
