The Kings and Queens podcast

It was a real privilege to interview Ben Kane. We spoke about his Lionheart series, his new book Napoleon’s spy, as well... Read more

In the words of the Edward VII (1901-1910) ‘I don’t mind praying to the Eternal Father, but I must be the only man in th... Read more

On the death of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), Arthur Balfour wrote, ‘I suppose that, in all the history of the British Mon... Read more

When William IV (1830-37) was a teenage sailor drinking and debauching his way across the empire alongside such esteemed... Read more

I have started a new podcast with my teaching colleagues. Politips... Politics for A-Level and Beyond. Reviewing the big... Read more

Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte holds a unique distinction. He became the first President of France in 18... Read more

Contemporary poet and critic Leigh Hunt described George IV (1820-30) as a violator of his word, a libertine, over head ... Read more

The US declaration of Independence described George III (1760-1820) as “marked by every act which may define a tyrant.” ... Read more

George II's (1727-60) temper was warm and impetuous but was good natured and sincere. He was unskilled in royal of talen... Read more

Author Simon Jenkins described the Georgian kings not as monarchs but as princelings, who came to power not by the sword... Read more