Discover the fascinating history of some of Britain's most intriguing monarchs over two days of talks from expert historians. Each day includes lectures (six on Saturday, five on Sunday), speaker book signings, a buffet lunch and refreshments.
Dates: Saturday 2 March – Sunday 3 March 2019
Venue: St Anne's College, Oxford
Click here to download the event programme
Speakers
Laura Ashe Richard II: The Boy Who Never Grew Up
Piers Brendon Edward VIII: The Uncrowned King
Anne Curry Henry V: A Life of Transformations
Susan Doran Did Elizabeth's Gender Really Matter?
Catherine Hanley Matilda: The Greatest King England Never Had
Tom Holland The Founding Father of England
Robert Hutchinson Henry VIII: The Decline and Fall of a Tyrant
Clare Jackson Charles II, Scotland and Newmarket
Michael Penman Robert Bruce of Scotland (1306-29): Myth and Aftermyth
Miles Taylor Victoria, Queen of England, and Empress of India
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We catch up some of the speakers at our Kings and Queens weekend, ahead of their talks in March…
Speaker Q&A Piers Brendon on Edward VIII
Speaker Q&A Catherine Hanley on Matilda
