In this edition of "Fan Questions", questions asked by her YouTube viewers, historian Claire Ridgway answers a question about Showtime's "The Tudors" series.
 
Annette from Michigan, US, wanted to know about a storyline concerning Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, in Season 4 of The Tudors. Did Charles Brandon really have a French mistress whom he took back to England?
 
Find out the answer to this question, and whether Suffolk was really estranged from his wife, Catherine Willoughby, at this time, in this talk.
 
March 22 - Catherine Brandon (Catherine Willoughby), Duchess of Suffolk, a woman with spirit! - <a href='https://youtu.be/dVz3KEzvYso'>https://youtu.be/dVz3KEzvYso</a>
September 7 - Charles Brandon marries Catherine Willoughby - <a href='https://youtu.be/uabimBawgsI'>https://youtu.be/uabimBawgsI</a>
July 14 - The Brandon boys are no more - <a href='https://youtu.be/oSNvXjyiFDY'>https://youtu.be/oSNvXjyiFDY</a>
March 3 - A secret marriage for Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon? - <a href='https://youtu.be/yPlUHeSNi40'>https://youtu.be/yPlUHeSNi40</a>
May 13 - Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon get married again! - <a href='https://youtu.be/-8Anes65T9A'>https://youtu.be/-8Anes65T9A</a>

In this edition of "Fan Questions", questions asked by her YouTube viewers, historian Claire Ridgway answers a question about Showtime's "The Tudors" series. Annette from Michigan, US, wanted to know about a storyline concerning Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, in Season 4 of The Tudors. Did Charles Brandon really have a French mistress whom he took back to England? Find out the answer to this question, and whether Suffolk was really estranged from his wife, Catherine Willoughby, at this time, in this talk. March 22 - Catherine Brandon (Catherine Willoughby), Duchess of Suffolk, a woman with spirit! - https://youtu.be/dVz3KEzvYso September 7 - Charles Brandon marries Catherine Willoughby - https://youtu.be/uabimBawgsI July 14 - The Brandon boys are no more - https://youtu.be/oSNvXjyiFDY March 3 - A secret marriage for Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon? - https://youtu.be/yPlUHeSNi40 May 13 - Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon get married again! - https://youtu.be/-8Anes65T9A

In this edition of "Fan Questions", questions asked by her YouTube viewers, historian Claire Ridgway answers a question about Showtime's "The Tudors" series.
&nbsp;
Annette from Michigan, US, wanted to know about a storyline concerning Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, in Season 4 of The Tudors. Did Charles Brandon really have a French mistress whom he took back to England?
&nbsp;
Find out the answer to this question, and whether Suffolk was really estranged from his wife, Catherine Willoughby, at this time, in this talk.
&nbsp;
March 22 - Catherine Brandon (Catherine Willoughby), Duchess of Suffolk, a woman with spirit! -&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/dVz3KEzvYso" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/dVz3KEzvYso</a>
September 7 - Charles Brandon marries Catherine Willoughby -&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/uabimBawgsI" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/uabimBawgsI</a>
July 14 - The Brandon boys are no more -&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/oSNvXjyiFDY" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/oSNvXjyiFDY</a>
March 3 - A secret marriage for Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon? -&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/yPlUHeSNi40" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yPlUHeSNi40</a>
May 13 - Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon get married again! -&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/-8Anes65T9A" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/-8Anes65T9A</a>

Did Charles Brandon have a French mistress? - Tudor Fan Q&A

Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England.

Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail.

Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and political manoeuvring that shaped England forever.

Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating “On This Day” episodes — unique insights you won’t find in typical history books.

Get behind-the-scenes stories from Claire’s own research trips to historic sites like the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, and more.

Enjoy interviews with top historians and experts in Tudor studies, plus lively Q&A sessions tackling listeners’ burning Tudor questions.

🖋 Who is Claire Ridgway?
Claire is the author of the bestselling On This Day in Tudor History series and numerous other Tudor books loved by readers around the world. She founded The Tudor Society, connecting enthusiasts with experts through live online events, and runs the hugely popular history websites The Anne Boleyn Files and www.ClaireRidgway.com.

Her mission: to uncover the human stories behind the crown — the hopes, fears, and triumphs of not only kings and queens but also the courtiers, rebels, and ordinary people who lived under the Tudor rose.

What can you expect?

- Gripping accounts of famous events like the Field of Cloth of Gold, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, or the Babington Plot.
- Intimate portraits of Tudor figures: Anne Boleyn’s charm and downfall, Thomas Cromwell’s rise and brutal fall, Elizabeth I’s cunning survival.
- Dark mysteries and unsolved deaths — who really killed Amy Robsart? Was Katherine Howard truly guilty?
- Special episodes on Tudor fashion, food, medicine, and the day-to-day lives of Tudor men and women.

Join thousands of Tudor fans worldwide
Never miss an episode — subscribe now and become part of a global community that can’t get enough of Tudor drama. Explore more with Claire’s books, free resources, and live historical events at www.ClaireRidgway.com.

Ready to travel back 500 years? Press play and let the adventure begin.

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Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England. Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail. Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and political manoeuvring that shaped England forever. Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating “On This Day” episodes — unique insights you won’t find in typical history books. Get behind-the-scenes stories from Claire’s own research trips to historic sites like the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, and more. Enjoy interviews with top historians and experts in Tudor studies, plus lively Q&A sessions tackling listeners’ burning Tudor questions. 🖋 Who is Claire Ridgway? Claire is the author of the bestselling On This Day in Tudor History series and numerous other Tudor books loved by readers around the world. She founded The Tudor Society, connecting enthusiasts with experts through live online events, and runs the hugely popular history websites The Anne Boleyn Files and www.ClaireRidgway.com. Her mission: to uncover the human stories behind the crown — the hopes, fears, and triumphs of not only kings and queens but also the courtiers, rebels, and ordinary people who lived under the Tudor rose. What can you expect? - Gripping accounts of famous events like the Field of Cloth of Gold, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, or the Babington Plot. - Intimate portraits of Tudor figures: Anne Boleyn’s charm and downfall, Thomas Cromwell’s rise and brutal fall, Elizabeth I’s cunning survival. - Dark mysteries and unsolved deaths — who really killed Amy Robsart? Was Katherine Howard truly guilty? - Special episodes on Tudor fashion, food, medicine, and the day-to-day lives of Tudor men and women. Join thousands of Tudor fans worldwide Never miss an episode — subscribe now and become part of a global community that can’t get enough of Tudor drama. Explore more with Claire’s books, free resources, and live historical events at www.ClaireRidgway.com. Ready to travel back 500 years? Press play and let the adventure begin.

Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition — welcome to Tudor England.

Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail.

Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and political manoeuvring that shaped England forever.

Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating “On This Day” episodes — unique insights you won’t find in typical history books.

Get behind-the-scenes stories from Claire’s own research trips to historic sites like the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, and more.

Enjoy interviews with top historians and experts in Tudor studies, plus lively Q&amp;A sessions tackling listeners’ burning Tudor questions.

🖋 Who is Claire Ridgway?
Claire is the author of the bestselling On This Day in Tudor History series and numerous other Tudor books loved by readers around the world. She founded The Tudor Society, connecting enthusiasts with experts through live online events, and runs the hugely popular history websites The Anne Boleyn Files and www.ClaireRidgway.com.

Her mission: to uncover the human stories behind the crown — the hopes, fears, and triumphs of not only kings and queens but also the courtiers, rebels, and ordinary people who lived under the Tudor rose.

What can you expect?

- Gripping accounts of famous events like the Field of Cloth of Gold, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, or the Babington Plot.
- Intimate portraits of Tudor figures: Anne Boleyn’s charm and downfall, Thomas Cromwell’s rise and brutal fall, Elizabeth I’s cunning survival.
- Dark mysteries and unsolved deaths — who really killed Amy Robsart? Was Katherine Howard truly guilty?
- Special episodes on Tudor fashion, food, medicine, and the day-to-day lives of Tudor men and women.

Join thousands of Tudor fans worldwide
Never miss an episode — subscribe now and become part of a global community that can’t get enough of Tudor drama. Explore more with Claire’s books, free resources, and live historical events at www.ClaireRidgway.com.

Ready to travel back 500 years? Press play and let the adventure begin.

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