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Royalty: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit The podcast that finally unravels the real, messy, and deeply human world behind the crown. Ever wondered what actually goes on in royal families—beneath the headlines, scandals, jewels, and centuries-old myths?
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Prince William: The Making of a Modern Heir (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Prince William as he steps into his role as the Prince of Wales. From losing his mother at a young age to balancing military service and charity work, William's path reflects the evolution of the modern monarchy. We delve into his early life under public scrutiny, his education at Eton, university years at St Andrews where he met Catherine, and his transition from search and rescue pilot to royal duties. Discover how his measured approach to
Eadwig the Fair: The Teenage King and a Coronation Scandal (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore the dramatic and turbulent reign of young King Eadwig in tenth century England. At just fifteen years old he inherited the throne in nine hundred fifty five through direct West Saxon family lines after the death of his uncle Eadred. What began as an orderly succession quickly fractured during his coronation banquet when Eadwig left the hall sparking lasting political rifts with powerful church leaders and nobles. This single act set off a chain of events that split th
Navigate English Kings: Cwichelm of Wessex (opens the original)
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In this episode we explore the daring but doomed plot by Cwichelm of Wessex to assassinate King Edwin of Northumbria in 626. This bold move by a southern ruler against a rising northern power sparked fierce retaliation and reshaped early Anglo-Saxon alliances. Cwichelm acted amid fragile borders and joint rule with Cynegils yet his choice triggered invasion and long-term pressure on the Gewisse. The story reveals how one failed strike exposed the limits of southern independence and pushed Wessex
Understanding English Kings: Ine of Wessex (opens the original)
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In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of Ine of Wessex, an Anglo-Saxon king who ruled for thirty-eight years before choosing to abdicate and pilgrimage to Rome with his wife. This decision challenges our understanding of power and legacy in early medieval England. Ine's law codes, which survive today, laid foundations for later English legal traditions, influencing even Alfred the Great. His reign involved stabilizing a kingdom through alliances, laws, and strategic campaigns, making
Understanding English Kings: Beorhtric of Wessex (opens the original)
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In this episode, we delve into Beorhtric's rule over Wessex from 786 to 802, a king whose marriage to Eadburh, daughter of Offa of Mercia, secured stability but tied his kingdom to a powerful neighbor. His story reveals the complex family dynamics and succession battles in Anglo-Saxon England, showing why these ancient figures matter for understanding royal lineages and alliances that influenced later British history, including connections to modern Windsor traditions. Listeners discover how tim
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