Welcome back, beautiful queens! It's time to celebrate Pride Month with the wild tales of Christina of Sweden, a real royal rebel. We're talking birthrights, family drama, and a little bit of rule-breaking in this first of two episodes.

Christina became Queen of Sweden at a very young age after the popular rule of her father, Gustav. But as she navigates the world during her regency she has to figure out who she can trust and learns that she likes breaking a rule or two.

Timestamps:

00:47 Meet Christina of Sweden

01:07 The Swedish 60 Cocktail Recipe

02:26 Christina's Early Life and Family Background

04:03 Gustav's War Efforts and Maria Eleonora's Struggles

10:27 Christina's Birth and Early Challenges

19:58 Christina's Education and Upbringing

25:24 Christina's Unconventional Regency

26:26 A Mother's Grief and a Daughter's Isolation

34:40 Christina's Tomboy Rebellion

37:28 Ending the 30 Years War

43:43 A Controversial Relationship

47:18 Christina's Coronation and Future

A fun source we used:

https://headstuff.org/culture/history/queen-christina-of-sweden-lesbian-troublemaker/

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