What does it take to become a royal favourite?
In episode one we climb under the sheets and into the arms of the first Stuart King of England, James I and VI of Scotland. We’ll find out what made George Villiers stand out from the crowd and remain at the pinnacle of 17th century society and the top of James’ favourite list. Kate will be walking in George’s footsteps and investigating how to catch the king's eye, fight your way to the top...and stay there!
Love this series and want to find out more? Betwixt the sheets has a whole episode dedicated to George and James’ relationship - listen here: https://pod.link/1612090432/episode/7d1011cb11b1ac618fca56af903ddfcb
Explore the sites we visited below:
National Portrait Gallery - https://www.npg.org.uk/
Fighting Fit Fencing - https://fightingfitfencing.com/
Petworth House - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth
Tower of London - https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/#gs.kneq58
Fenton House - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/fenton-house-and-garden
British Library - https://www.bl.uk/
Ye Spotted Dogge - https://www.yespotteddogge.co.uk/
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