Fit to Rule

As part of our Fit to Rule podcast series, we'll be looking more closely at some of the intriguing stories revealed in the TV series.  In this podcast, Dr Alice Hunt traces Mary I's life from birth as royal princess and heiress presumptive, to her teenhood and subsequent demotion in status to that of Lady Mary, to her ultimate succession and reign as queen.  Listen to find out if Queen Mary is deemed fit to rule.

As part of our Fit to Rule podcast series, we'll be looking at some of the intriguing stories revealed in the TV series.  In this podcast, art historian, writer and lecturer Alexandra Loske discusses the life and loss of the much-loved daughter of George IV and Caroline of Brunswick: Princess Charlotte of Wales. Listen to find out more about this popular princess, her unhappy childhood, and how her untimely and tragic death instigated nationwide mourning and ultimately changed history.

As part of our Fit to Rule podcast series, we'll be looking more closely at some of the intriguing stories revealed in the TV series.  In this podcast historian and author of "Magnificent Obsession: Victoria, Albert and the death that changed the monarchy", Helen Rappaport explores the implications of Victoria's all consuming love of Albert and the psycological impact of his death on the widowed queen and the nation at large.

As part of our Fit to Rule podcast series, we'll be looking more deeply at some of the intriguing stories revealed in the TV series.  In this podcast, Dr Elaine Chalus, professor of British History at Bath Spa University, discusses the physical and psychological ailments of King George III, looking at the political and familial turmoil they caused.

Dr Lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces and Emma Hindley, Series Producer discuss the series and share some behind the scenes tales from teh show.