He was the king’s jousting companion, his most loyal friend, and the man bold enough to secretly marry Henry’s sister, Mary Tudor, in Paris… without royal permission.

How did Brandon risk everything, pay a massive price, and still remain the king’s closest ally for nearly four decades — when so many others at court lost their heads?

In this podcast, I explore the extraordinary story of Charles Brandon:

- His rise from the son of a slain Bosworth knight to Duke of Suffolk

- His complicated love life and very risky marriage to Mary Tudor

- His military career in France and role in major Tudor events

- How he outlived Wolsey, Anne Boleyn, Cromwell, and more — by never losing Henry’s trust

Charles Brandon wasn’t a schemer, but he was the ultimate Tudor court survivor.

Also watch my video on The Scandalous Love Life of Charles Brandon here: https://youtu.be/ArwZBvOt7Es

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