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Behind the Scenes at The Queen is Not Amused

by Christine Trent | Oct 10, 2017 | Podcast: The Queen is not Amused

Many of my readers have asked about my brother, who co-hosts my podcast, The Queen is Not Amused. So that you can get to know more about him and how we work together, I’ve asked him to write a blog post to answer the many questions you’ve had about the...

Podcast Episode 12: The Crimean War

by Christine Trent | Oct 2, 2017 | Podcast: The Queen is not Amused

The causes of the Crimean War (1853-1856) were complicated, as they usually are.  During the years leading up to the war, France, Russia and Britain were all competing for influence in the Middle East, particularly with Turkey.  In addition, Russia was angry...

Podcast Episode 11: Sidney & Elizabeth Herbert

by Christine Trent | Sep 18, 2017 | Podcast: The Queen is not Amused

In the 1850’s Sidney & Elizabeth Herbert were the political power couple of their time.  Sidney was the Secretary of War during the Crimean War, and Elizabeth was his ardent supporter.  Together, they brought forward a young nurse named Florence...

Podcast Episode 10: The Exeter Theatre Royal Fire

by Christine Trent | Sep 3, 2017 | Podcast: The Queen is not Amused

  Perhaps the most disastrous theatre fire in Britain’s history occurred in 1887 when Exeter’s Theatre Royal—built to replace another theatre that had burned down just two years earlier—burnt down during an evening performance.  Around 200 people were killed...

Podcast Episode 9: When Albert Met Victoria

by Christine Trent | Aug 21, 2017 | Podcast: The Queen is not Amused

Albert and Victoria are renowned as one of the greatest royal love matches in history.  But was it really love at first sight?  And was their relationship—despite the nine children the couple produced—always one of great harmony and joy?  This podcast...

Podcast Episode 8: Victoria, Princess Royal

by Christine Trent | Aug 7, 2017 | Podcast: The Queen is not Amused

Queen Victoria and her husband had 9 children.  The eldest was named Victoria, known as Vicky.  Vicky’s marriage at age 17 to Prince Frederick William of Prussia would be the start of Queen Victoria’s diplomacy-through-marriage strategy that would make her...
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