Catherine of Braganza: Loyalty, Politics, and Heartbreak

Tudors Dynasty

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

History

4.4 • 794 Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Catherine of Braganza, Charles II’s Portuguese queen, faced political turmoil, religious strife, and a scandalous court—yet her influence endured. In this episode, historian Susan Abernethy joins me to discuss her book on Catherine’s remarkable life, from royal duty to lasting legacy. Don’t miss this fascinating look at a queen who shaped England in unexpected ways!

Book: Charles II's Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Susan Abernethy

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1:00.6	The Tudors Dynasty podcast.
1:03.2	Hello and welcome back to the show.
1:05.3	I'm your host, Rebecca Larson.
1:07.1	And today, you guys, I am so excited to welcome to the show.
1:11.0	Somebody that I've known a very long time, Susan Abernathy.
1:14.8	Susan, welcome.
1:17.5	Hi, Rebecca.
1:18.5	Thanks for having me.
1:20.1	Okay, so you and I go way back.
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