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The libertine and the lotus - the meeting of Edward and Wallis
Episode 15
This episode was originally part of the "Royal Revolutions" series, broadcast in December 2024.
The love affair between Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson co…
1 year, 5 months ago
"Recollections may vary" - exploring Harry and Meghan withdrawal from the Royal family part 2 of 2
Episode 14
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 Duch…
1 year, 7 months ago
"Recollections may differ" - exploring Harry and Meghan's withdrawal from the Royal family, part 1 of 2
Episode 13
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 Duch…
1 year, 7 months ago
Did the "Princes in the Tower" survive? Our take on Langley's missing princes...
Episode 12
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 …
1 year, 7 months ago
Introduction - explaining the Royal History Geeks podcast
Episode 1
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…
1 year, 7 months ago
The reign and death of Elizabeth II: one year on reflections
Episode 11
Gone but never forgotten.
It's been one year since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Street…
1 year, 7 months ago
Reflections on the coronation of Charles III
Episode 10
A special bonus episode in the "Coronation catastrophes" podcast.
Royal commentator, James Taylor and history writer, Gareth Streeter, discuss the cor…
1 year, 7 months ago
The coronation of catastrophes - the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria (Coronation of catastrophes episode 4)
Episode 9
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 Que…
1 year, 7 months ago
This is MY moment - Queen Caroline gate crashes George IV's coronation (Coronation catastrophes episode 3)
Episode 8
The marriage between George IV and Caroline of Brunswick was doomed from the start. Their mutual dislike - which festered from their first meeting -…
1 year, 7 months ago
Get me to the church on time - Henry VIII's haste to be crowned a married man (Coronation catastrophes episode 2)
Episode 7
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 alon…
1 year, 7 months ago