Jun 10, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min · 14 segments
Today, I'm delighted to be joined by one of Britain's most acclaimed historians, indeed I would say she’s my biggest guest yet, Professor Kate Williams. A bestselling author, broadcaster, and expert…
Kate WilliamsGuest
Adam PenningtonHost
Today I am delighted to be joined by one of Britain's most acclaimed historians.
A best-selling author, broadcaster and expert on royal history, Kate has spent years bringing the lives of monarchs and queen consorts to vivid life for readers and audiences alike.
Her latest book, Regina, A New History of Women and Power, takes us on a fascinating journey through the stories of history's female rulers, women who wielded power in worlds often designed to deny it to them.
From queens who reshaped nations to monarchs whose legacies continue to influence us today, Regina explores what it meant to rule as a woman and how these extraordinary figures navigated the challenges of authority, ambition, and survival.
In this conversation we'll discuss the lives of some of these remarkable queens, the myths and misconceptions that surround them and what their stories can tell us about leadership, power and the place of women in history.
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Today I am delighted to be joined by one of Britain's most acclaimed historians.
A best-selling author, broadcaster and expert on royal history, Kate has spent years bringing the lives of monarchs and queen consorts to vivid life for readers and audiences alike.
Her latest book, Regina, A New History of Women and Power, takes us on a fascinating journey through the stories of history's female rulers, women who wielded power in worlds often designed to deny it to them.
From queens who reshaped nations to monarchs whose legacies continue to influence us today, Regina explores what it meant to rule as a woman and how these extraordinary figures navigated the challenges of authority, ambition, and survival.
In this conversation we'll discuss the lives of some of these remarkable queens, the myths and misconceptions that surround them and what their stories can tell us about leadership, power and the place of women in history.
