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Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Historic Royal Palaces
Tower Of London
Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII
Wars Of the Roses
Elizabeth I
Anne Boleyn
Historic Royal Palaces
Tudor Dynasty
Edward IV
Christmas
Henry VI
Norman Conquest
Matilda Of Flanders
Hillsborough Castle
William the Conqueror
Queen Victoria
Gardening
Torture
Margaret Of Anjou
Mary Rose

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 histo... more

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Latest Episodes

William the Conqueror may have invaded England in 1066, but he needed castles to truly conquer England.

Castles became the physical embodiment of the Norman Conquest. These were described by many post-Conquest sources as unnatural, alien structure... more

The Bayeux Tapestry features just three women among 600 male figures. But you can't tell its story without the powerful medieval women who shaped the Norman Conquest.

In this second episode of our series, Janina Ramirez and Tracy Borman join Charl... more

William the Conqueror is one of the most famous figures in English history. But his coronation in 1066 was a disaster. Even as he was crowned as King of England, his future looked uncertain.

So, how did William go from this shaky start to forging t... more

For hundreds of years, the Tower of London was home to animals from all over the world. Animals were given as diplomatic gifts, brought by hunters, or captured in the process of colonisation.

What were conditions like for these animals? Who cared ... more

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Recent Guests

Janina Ramirez
Historian and author of Femina and Legenda
Historian and author
Episode: Women of the Bayeux Tapestry – Medieval Power and Queenship
Tracy Borman
Chief historian at Historic Royal Palaces and author
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: Women of the Bayeux Tapestry – Medieval Power and Queenship
Marc Morris
Medieval historian and author specializing in medieval kingship
University of London / Historian
Episode: How Did William the Conqueror Hang On To Power After 1066?
Caroline Wilhelmsson
Assistant curator of historic buildings at the Tower of London; historian of medieval Scandinavia and Viking influence
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: How Did William the Conqueror Hang On To Power After 1066?
Emma Shepley
Curator who has been researching the Tower's menagerie
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: The Royal Menagerie - Animals at The Tower of London
Mishka Sinha
Curator specializing in global and imperial history
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: The Royal Menagerie - Animals at The Tower of London
Dr. Rachel Herrmann
Senior lecturer in modern American history
Cardiff University
Episode: George III – 'Tyrant' King of the American Colonies?
Dr. Robin Eagles
Editor at the History of Parliament Trust
History of Parliament Trust
Episode: George III – 'Tyrant' King of the American Colonies?
Dr. Holly Marsden
Assistant Research Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Mary II specialist
Historic Royal Palaces
Episode: LGBTQ+ Histories at Our Palaces (From The Archive)

Hosts

Charles Farris
Host of the Historic Royal Palaces Podcast
Myles Campbell
Host and Assistant Curator of Collections at Kensington Palace
Minette Butler
Host of the Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Soothing and Informative

    Longtime listener, first time reviewer. Can’t say enough good things about this podcast and the wonders it does for my blood pressure. I listen when cleaning up after my toddler goes to bed so it is the perfect pace for me. Love the different perspectives offered on stories we think we know. More often than not, you present difficult subject matter but it is ALWAYS masterfully done. Thank you for the podcast!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueEyedLady
    United States2 months ago
  • Sounds bored

    The program was very interesting and Dr Jamie Ingram appeared very knowledgeable however his speech is too slow and laborious. He sounds like a bored catholic priest on the third mass of the day who needs to sound sincere but is going through the motions and sounds as bored as his sermons are boring. Get a little help with your delivery please!! Then I could give this program 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    motivator *
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Royal Palaces

    Love this fascinating information!! Thank you. Great podcast. Wish I knew more about this history before I went to London!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bethanne4
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love listening to every new episode of this podcast. It really appeals to my love of the Tudors and I particularly enjoyed the latest episode on the fate of the Boleyn family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosie17.
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Garreth Russel should be on all of these podcasts! He and Tracy are perfect together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helekoa
    United States3 months ago

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#143
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#124
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#87
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#245
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#66
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Women of the Bayeux Tapestry – Medieval Power and Queenship
Q: What did queenship look like in the 11th century beyond the obvious king-and-duke dynamic?
Queenship was multifaceted, with women acting as regents, managing lands, and sponsoring ceremonies and builds that projected sovereignty, while often facing chronicler bias and misogyny in sources.
Women of the Bayeux Tapestry – Medieval Power and Queenship
Q: Janina, would you like to kick us off?
Absolutely, yes. It's crucial to consider not only the famous queens or rulers but also the broader spectrum of elite and non-elite women whose lives reveal how women navigated rights, landholding, and religious spaces in early medieval England.
The Royal Menagerie - Animals at The Tower of London
Q: What ultimately led to the decline and relocation of the menagerie?
A combination of humanitarian concerns, the growth of scientific societies like the Zoological Society of London, and a shift toward public education and conservation. Conflicts with royal priorities and public safety concerns culminated in the 1831 decision to move the collection to Regent's Park Zoo.
The Royal Menagerie - Animals at The Tower of London
Q: How did the Tower's menagerie reflect imperial power and international relations?
Animals arrived as gifts from foreign rulers and were carefully documented in accounts; the inclusion of elephants from France, leopards from various courts, and later Indian animals underlines how the Tower's collection became a vivid representation of Britain's imperial networks and global reach.
The Royal Menagerie - Animals at The Tower of London
Q: Emma, can you tell us about the origins of the Royal Menagerie at the Tower?
The earliest evidence points to fragmentary records from the late 1100s into the early 1200s, with a documented Keeper of the Lions by 1210. Over time, a diverse collection grew through diplomatic gifts and royal patronage, beginning to reflect Britain's expanding diplomacy and global connections.

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This show centers on royal history, palace architecture, and the people who shaped and interpret Historic Royal Palaces' sites. Episodes commonly explore Tudor and Stuart era politics, iconic landmarks, and the ways empire, diplomacy, and culture intersect with palace life. A recurring strength is bringing in scholarly guests—curators, researchers, and historians—to illuminate archival material, artifacts, and lesser-known narratives in an accessible, narrative style. Listeners get a mix of deep historical context, vivid site storytelling, and modern reflections on heritage, making it valuable for researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts seeking well-sourced perspectives on Britain's royal past and its institutions.

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Recent guests on Historic Royal Palaces Podcast include:

1. Janina Ramirez
2. Tracy Borman
3. Marc Morris
4. Caroline Wilhelmsson
5. Emma Shepley
6. Mishka Sinha
7. Dr. Rachel Herrmann
8. Dr. Robin Eagles

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