Royals Romancing Actors 1950s – Today

Royals Romancing Actors 1950s – Today

Author: Lindsay Holiday June 18, 2024 Duration: 31:18
Royals were the worlds first celebrities. Their wealth and power made them stand out from the mud-caked peasantry. People wanted to know them, or at least know all about them. As actors and eventually actresses started treading the boards and becoming famous for their theatrical turns both on stage and off, it’s no wonder that these celebrity worlds were draw together. Whenever Hollywood royalty meets real royalty, it’s a recipe for some serious drama! Let’s journey through history to meet 10 actresses and two actors who starred in real life royal romances. Grace Kelly (1929 – 1982) & Rainier III, Prince of Monaco Zsa Zsa Gabor 1917 – 2016) & Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt Rob Lowe & Princess Stéphanie of Monaco Gwyneth Paltrow & Prince Albert II of Monaco & Prince Felipe of Spain Casper Van Dien & Catherine Oxenberg of Yugoslavia Olivia Wilde & Prince Tao Ruspoli of Cerveteri Sophie Winkleman & Lord Frederick Windsor Meghan Markle & Prince Harry of the UK Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Butterflies in Love by Sir Cubworth #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Tuesday, Lindsay Holiday pours a fresh cup and settles in to share the fascinating, often overlooked tales from our past. History Tea Time is built on the idea that history is best served with a generous helping of personality and a focus on the compelling narratives that textbooks tend to skip. Lindsay’s approach feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who has a real knack for digging up the juiciest details. While you’ll often find episodes delving into the lives of queens and royalty from across the globe, there’s a consistent spotlight on women’s history, bringing forward the stories of figures who shaped the world from behind the throne or beyond the traditional spotlight. Listening to this podcast feels like uncovering a secret side of the past, one where the human drama, ambitions, and scandals are given center stage. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific story, told with clarity and a genuine enthusiasm that makes even the most complex historical moments accessible and utterly engaging. If you’ve ever wanted the real, unvarnished, and truly interesting stories behind the names and dates, this is your weekly invitation to listen in.
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LGBTQ Queens, Princesses & Duchesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:01
Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Through most of history homosexuality and gender non-conformity were met with misunderstanding and intolerance. And while men in power had some modicum of freedom to pursue their own desires, women’s se…
Royalty 101: Harems & Palace Women [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:36
The royal and imperial courts of Asia had complex systems of female hierarchy. The ruler’s wives and female relatives were at the top, and a great many other ladies were there to serve them. Similar to the ladies in wait…
Royalty 101: What is a Lady in Waiting? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:38
When discussing the history of royalty, ladies in waiting pop up frequently. King Henry VIII left his first wife Catherine of Aragon for her lady-in-waiting, Anne Boleyn, and then beheaded her for her lady-in-waiting Jan…
Royalty 101: British Titles of Royalty & Nobility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:59
Who gets to be a Prince or Princess? What does it mean to be a Duke or Duchess? Which noble titles are ranked higher? Why are Kate and Meghan duchesses when they’re married to Princes? Why are the Queen’s eldest children…
Queen Charlotte & King George III's 15 Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:25
King George III of Great Britain and of Ireland and his German wife, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz had a close and loving relationship which resulted in an astonishing 15 Children! The couple preferred a quiet life a…
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Great Britain & Ireland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:19
Just in time for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgeton Story - here is the real story of the iconic Queen! Queen Charlotte went from minor German country gentry to Queen Consort of Great Britain and Ireland. She and George III ha…
Problematic Crown Jewels & Coronation Controversies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:10
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is a once in a generation event which will go down in history. But will it go down for all the wrong reasons? The coronation has been surrounded by a number of…
What to Expect at the Coronation of King Charles III & Queen Camilla [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:55
Please take my listener survey to help improve the podcast: www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will take place on the 6th of May, 2023. The Palace has announced th…
A History of English & British Coronations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:22
Please take my listener survey to help improve the podcast: www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is unique in modern times. The United Kingdom is the only monarchy i…
Titanic's Final Meal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:35
Please take my listener survey to help improve the podcast: www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave The RMS Titanic is probably the most famous ships ever to set sail on the seven seas. She voyaged during the Edwardian Era, a tim…