Six Queens

Where did our queens spend time away from Henry, before and after their marriages? Did they have spaces where they could truly be themselves and live their own lives? Kate and Cally explore two family homes and three "post-Henry" residences, where queens lived away from the pressures of court and marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What were the ceremonial spaces of Tudor England, where queens experienced the highest and lowest points of their lives? How are those ceremonies influenced by public and private spaces?   Kate and Cally travel to two London landmarks, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, to discuss coronations and executions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was so important about the physical spaces at court? How can we see the queens' influence on the spaces and the architecture?   To kick off their first series, "Spaces," Kate and Cally take you on a tour of one of the most recognizable buildings from the Tudor era: Hampton Court Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a Queen Consort? What does she do? And how does the role apply to our six queens?   Kate and Cally discuss the boxes that our queens must check to become "successful" consorts. Listeners should be aware that this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, such as miscarriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did our queens brand themselves? What do their mottos and badges say about them and their types of queenship?   In this episode, Kate and Cally hand over the reins to the queens themselves, letting them make their own introductions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is interesting about the six Tudor queens? What attracts us to them, makes us want to study them? And how will we address them on this podcast?   In this episode, Kate and Cally will introduce themselves (your hosts) and the queens (your subject), letting you in on the secret of how this all got started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.