Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things

• Royals & Dastardly Thieves (1)

  Welcome to the ultimate rogues gallery - those thieves who’ve grabbed the crown jewels! Listen to find out more. In the first of two episodes, Royal historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams explore the story of Colonel Blood who hammered down a royal crown so that he could slip it into his trousers.  And discover royal secrets: how Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation crown had to be enlarged to fit the head of King Charles III, and how George VI wore his crown while gardening! Hosts also explore the early jewel heists, like that of King John in 1216, which remains shrouded in mystery, with suspicions that the King staged the loss of his crown to cover financial misdeeds. And then there's the more definitive case of Richard of Pudlicott in 1303 who pilfered royal treasures from Westminster Abbey, leading to a medieval black market for royal gems. Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Executive Producer: Bella Soames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Terror at the Palace (3)

  Which Royal has survived the most assassination attempts? Listen to find out! In the final of three extraordinary episodes, Royal historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams look at dastardly plots from history - from fiendish schemes to poison royal saddles to terrorists taking pot-shots at the theatre.  Discover the Royal whose courage inspired a change to the National Anthem, and the Queen who refused to carry a bullet-proof parasol. And, finally, the hosts discuss which King and Queen in history showed the most grace and courage under fire. Also ... find out what happens when you keep Prince Andrew waiting - you’ve been warned! Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Executive Producer: Bella Soames  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Terror at the Palace (2)

  Which Royal defiantly stood up to an armed attacker outside Buckingham Palace? Listen to find out! In the second of three extraordinary episodes, Royal historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams look at the motives and mindset of those who have sought to bring harm to the Royals. When are Kings and Queens at their most vulnerable as targets and how has their entourage of security adapted to challenges over the years? History reveals that the Royals have always faced a dilemma - they have a duty to be seen in public but they all know from bitter experience that it's a dangerous thing for them to do! Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Executive Producer: Bella Soames  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Terror at the Palace (1)

  What’s it like being a Royal living in constant fear of assassination and kidnap? Listen to find out! In the first of three episodes, Royal historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams reveal the shocking attempts to harm the Royals. How did two Queens react when they found intruders in their bedrooms? Did King Charles III maintain his ‘stiff upper lip’ when someone took a shot at him? What training did Meghan, Duchess of Sussex , and Catherine, Princess of Wales, receive to safeguard their lives! Also, get an insight into the rough and tumble of Prince Harry’s days at boarding school! Each week, Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things offers a light, historical look at the scandals, intrigues, and often bloody history of Britain's royal family. Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Executive Producer: Bella Soames Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Royal House Guests from Hell (2)

  Which visitor to Buckingham Palace caused Queen Elizabeth II to be angrier than anyone had ever seen her before? Listen to find out! In the second of two episodes, Royal historians Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams reveal the worst Royal house guest in history! Clue: they were one of the world’s most notorious tyrants, and the Queen’s corgis had good reasons to be suspicious of this visitor. Also, a royal family skeleton is revealed - which blood soaked tyrant are the modern royals related to? Download now! Each week, Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things sneaks a peak behind palace curtains - from Richard III to King Charles III. The hosts offer insights into the lives of the royal family - from Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, to Elizabeth I; the scandals and intrigues, and the often bloody histories of those that have worn the crown. Hosts: Robert Hardman and Professor Kate Williams Series Producer: Ben Devlin Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini  Executive Producer: Bella Soames  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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