31 episodes
Even The Royals Wondery
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4.3 • 526 Ratings
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Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big, and very public. And no, we’re not just talking about Harry and Meghan. There are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. From Wondery comes the latest from Even the Rich co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams. Even the Royals takes us inside the cloistered world of royal families, past and present, where wealth and status often come at the expense of your freedom – and maybe even your life. In these stories, very human emotions, like jealousy, love, disgust, have the power to reshape the world.
New episodes out weekly. Follow Even the Royals on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge Even the Royals early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.
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The Wives of Henry VIII Sneak Peek
Hey Royals fans! We are coming at you on Monday June 3rd on W+ and July 1st wherever you get your podcasts with a Super Series on the six wives of Henry VIII. Kick off your summer with sex, lies, and multiple beheadings. Until then, here’s a teaser to get you ready for one of the most toxic Kings of all time – and the badass women who put up with him!
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon, Part 1
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We mostly remember Henry VIII’s six wives because of their fate at the hands of history’s most notorious ex. But there’s so much more to them than divorce, death and beheadings.
Henry’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, was a Spanish princess who grew up believing that being Queen of England was her destiny and God-given right. But getting–and staying–on the throne turns out to be a lot more complicated than she thought. When she isn’t able to have a healthy son and heir to the throne, Henry decides her time is up. But Catherine refuses to back down, even when someone new arrives and threatens her place on the throne. -
Queen Charlotte Part 2: The Queen’s Gambit
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In part one, Queen Charlotte and King George III fell into the kind of love story you usually only see in movies. But when George's health takes a mysterious turn, Charlotte finds herself with more questions than answers. Now, George’s rivals – including his own son – are plotting to force him off the throne. Charlotte has to find the strength to take on these enemies and pull the love of her life back from the brink. -
Queen Charlotte Part 1: Mad About You
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Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is a C-list princess from a tiny province who plans on living a lowkey life. But when the King of England asks for her hand, 17-year-old Charlotte finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Lucky for her, she and George III fall madly in love. But their fairy tale marriage is threatened when George falls prey to a mysterious illness. Shy Charlotte suddenly finds herself having to step up to the big leagues and play a political game – all to protect the love of her life. -
Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland Part 2: The Long Way Home
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In part one, Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland convinced his people to accept his white, British wife Ruth, only to discover that Britain and South Africa had other ideas. Now, these world powers are trying to prevent him from ever becoming king. But Seretse refuses to accept it. He’s determined to find a way to keep his wife and rule his people….even if he has to make a lot of good trouble along the way. -
Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland Part 1: King of Hearts
Prince Seretse Khama was supposed to become the next king of the Bangwato tribe (in present day Botswana). But when, in the 1940s, he falls in love with a white British woman, their relationship sparks an international scandal. Powerful nations jump in to tear the couple apart and the crisis threatens Seretse’s crown. But he’s determined to be with the woman he loves and become the leader he was born to be – no matter how hard his enemies fight to bring him down.
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Customer Reviews
Love the show, hate the judging
I truly love all your shows. That’s why I gave this review four stars. But I kept the last one to myself because I can’t stand the interjections with judgmental banter about people who lived decades, if not centuries, ago. As a middle-aged feminist woman, trust me when I say that living in a patriarchal society has not been easy. But your interjections to bash men, or anyone else whose behavior is not acceptable today, takes the listener out of the story. History should be learned from. No doubt. But imparting today’s knowledge and enlightenment every 10 minutes on people and events from the past does not elevate or enhance the narrative. Same comment applies to all your shows. Tell stories, and limit personal opinions.
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Uneven
Story telling is so good. I love listening to the stories. But listening to this latest episode about Seretse .. do you feel like you properly addressed racism on both sides? The British people who have legally approved of interracial marriage by the time this story takes place, give Seretse and Ruth “looks” on the bus are called racist .. while Seretse’s uncle who is actively trying to stop their wedding because their tribe wouldn’t approve of a white woman is labeled with “following old traditions”. I think it’s time to address that there is racism on both sides of the fence in America and start to take action against it on both sides. Also side note, I feel like men get crapped on in this show for good reason, however, women do not get the same treatment for their bad decisions. The show can be racist and sexist. Viewer discretion is advised..