I visited Leeds Castle in Kent the first week of my trip to England - it's not far from Hever Castle. This castle boasts centuries of history and is known as one of the loveliest castles in the world.

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This was one of those surreal, pinch-me moments I experienced on my trip to England. It’s not every day you get the chance to interview a member of the peerage, and doing so in his own home was truly extraordinary—I can scarcely believe it happened, had I not captured it on video.

As the current Earl of Devon, Charlie Courtenay descends from a long line of Courtenay men who skillfully navigated history's challenges. Charlie, as he likes to be called, was an absolute delight to talk to about his family history and his current residence.

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Guest: Charlie Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon

Location: Powderham Castle, Devon

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we take a look at the captivating stories of royals from around the world and across various centuries, exploring the impact they had on history and society.

This week we look at the following people and events:

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This episode is probably best if watched as a video on Spotify or YouTube, but should also make sense by listening. I'll include a link to the images discussed.

My visit to Buckfast Abbey was a surprise. My trusty guide Nigel did not tell me we would be stopping there but it turned into one of my best memories from my trip.

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Guest: Mark - Church Steward

Before you critique my pronunciation of the name, I am merely repeating what those there said and it was confirmed online as well - yes, you pronounce the S. :)

This is a brief episode of one of the manor houses I visited during my first week in England. I interviewed Dr. Linda Porter at the café before doing a tour of the place myself. It is a beautiful place, and I will also share my pictures with you once I get them organized a bit better -be sure to head over to my website and subscribe so you can see all the pictures there. If you previously subscribed please do so again because I had to do a website change which removed all previous subscribers.

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Credit on history to: https://www.penshurstplace.com/

Today I am joined by Dr. Charlotte Bolland, Senior Curator of the National Portrait Gallery in London. We discuss the new exhibition on the Six Queens of Henry VIII.

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Today I am joined by Dr. Linda Porter to discuss the extraordinary life of the eldest daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York - Margaret Tudor (wife of James IV of Scotland).

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Guest: Dr. Linda Porter

After many years of dreaming this day would come, I am finally off to England! In this episode, Mell and I discuss my upcoming trip, what I'm looking forward to and what you should expect from me during my time there.

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Today I am joined by Sharon Bennett Connolly to talk about some amazing women who shaped the Tudor world - and maybe we also make mention at what a tool Henry VIII was, too.

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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may interest you. In this episode, we look at the week of June 10-16 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: