Mistresses and courtiers

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Mistresses and courtiers


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A portrait of Danae (c The Royal Collection)
  1. Royal mistresses
    The second prized position for a lady was to become the King's mistress. Discover some of Charles II's mistresses.
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  2. Courtiers
    Competition was fierce with aristocratic men and women competing with each other to enhance their popularity.
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