Jun 17, 2026 · 1 hr · 12 segments
Easily one of the most fascinating and complex relationships in Tudor history is that between the daughters of King Henry VIII, Mary and Elizabeth. Bound by blood yet divided by religion, politics…
Peter StafelGuest
Adam PenningtonHost
Easily one of the most fascinating and complex relationships in Tudor history is that between the daughters of King Henry VIII, Mary and Elizabeth.
Bound by blood, yet divided by religion, politics and circumstance, the two half-sisters navigated rivalry, suspicion and survival in a turbulent age.
To discuss their relationship with me, I am pleased to welcome back historian Dr Peter Stafel onto the podcast, who will examine how their relationship evolved from childhood through to Mary's reign and eventually Elizabeth's accession to the throne.
The relationship between Mary and Elizabeth, the Tudor princesses, with Dr Peter Stifel.
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Easily one of the most fascinating and complex relationships in Tudor history is that between the daughters of King Henry VIII, Mary and Elizabeth.
Bound by blood, yet divided by religion, politics and circumstance, the two half-sisters navigated rivalry, suspicion and survival in a turbulent age.
To discuss their relationship with me, I am pleased to welcome back historian Dr Peter Stafel onto the podcast, who will examine how their relationship evolved from childhood through to Mary's reign and eventually Elizabeth's accession to the throne.
The relationship between Mary and Elizabeth, the Tudor princesses, with Dr Peter Stifel.