Coronation Catastrophes, a Royal History Geeks podcast

Sep 08 2023 12

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To commemorate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Royal commentator James Taylor joins Royal History Geeks creator, Gareth Streeter to explore some of the most dramatic moments from historic coronations. From Henry VII's desire to cut the role of Queen Consort from his crowning, to Henry VIII's desire to write it back in for his ceremony, we explore the significance of coronations to the early Tudor monarchy. We then fast forward to the nineteenth century and discuss the dramatic moments at George IV's big day and Queen Victoria's botched extravaganza. For more Royal History Geeks content: Facebook: facebook.com/RoyalHistoryGeeks Twitter: twitter.com/RoyalHistGeeks Instagram: .instagram.com/royalhistorygeeks

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Cut the consort: the Queenless coronation of Henry VII

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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 announced that he was to be crowne

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

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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 been betrothed to the new King himsel

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

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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 returned to claim her place as Queen.Init

The coronation of catastrophes: the disastrous crowning of Queen Victoria

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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 that adage.There was much co

Bonus episode: reflections on the coronation

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

Sep 08 2023 70 mins

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 reign.