On this week's episode of The Royal Beat: Book Club we discuss the extraordinary life of The Queen Mother and her extremely frosty relationship with her sister-in-law Wallis Simpson.

Over the Queen Mothers incredible 101 year life, six different monarchs ruled and she witnessed some of the rockiest periods the royals have ever faced - from her turbulent relationship with Wallis Simpson to the courage she showed during World War 2. She's considered to be one of the most popular members of the royal family ever, and in this episode of The Royal Beat: Book Club, three royal authors, who have all written about The Queen Mother, delve into her life in the royal spotlight.

Kate Thornton is joined by three fabulous Royal Authors, Anne Sebba, Gareth Russell and Ingrid Seward.

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The Secrets Of The Tudor Jewels

On this episode of The Royal Beat: Back in Time, we explore the fascinating history of the Tudor royal jewels. From the consort necklace which connects an entire dynasty, to the coded message in Princess Elizabeth's necklace from her mother Anne Boleyn, Kate Thornton brings you the stories behind these magnificent pieces with historians Dr Nicola Tallis, Dr Owen Emmerson and Eleri Lynn.

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The weeks Royal Beat is a celebration of the Queens beloved and loyal cousin - the Duke of Kent.

Kate Thornton is joined by the daughter of The Duke of Kent, Lady Helen Taylor, to discuss her father's upbringing and work, alongside Author of life story 'A Royal Life', Hugo Vickers, and former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, Ailsa Anderson.

HRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI's coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions.

A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke's upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI.

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