LIVE on Crowdcast, Wednesday 10 February, 7.00 pm
LIVE on Crowdcast, Wednesday 10 February, 7.00 pm
Join Lucy Worsley for a romp through centuries of sex and scandal, exploring some of our best-known royal romances. Lucy will be accompanied by her fellow Historic Royal Palaces Curators, Tracy Borman and Brett Dolman, for a job interview with a difference…the role of mistress of the King.
In this one-hour talk, Lucy and her fellow curators will examine some of the salacious gossip that surrounded court throughout the centuries - from forbidden lovers, to notorious mistresses and illegitimate heirs. The candidates up for the role include:
But who will be crowned the winner? It’s up to you to decide.
This event is free to join, but we ask you to consider making a donation of £10 or whatever you can afford.
Historic Royal Palaces is a self-funding charity. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on our finances.
We look forward to you joining our online event.
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