Royal Scandals through the Ages

Royal biographer, Dr Kate Williams shows how royalty and scandal have been in a riotous and uneasy marriage throughout history. In this lavishly illustrated talk, Dr Williams explores the stories of some of the most notable royal scandals.

Paying particular attention to the eighteenth century, she lifts the lid on tales of cash for honours, spurned mistresses, ambitious courtesans, mistreated wives and truly eye-popping levels of spending, and telling the story of Princess Charlotte, daughter of George IV and the Queen who never was.  As this beautifully illustrated talk reveals, royal scandal is nothing new.

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