Dagmar of Denmark (Maria Feodorovna) part 1

Queens Podcast

History, Comedy

4.4 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2024

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Hey queens! This week we're heading to Denmark, where Katy and Nathan the second to last tsarina of Russia, Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna. Yes, we love those Romanov's but for most of this episode we'll be in Copenhagen. The episode delves into the Danish princess' remarkable early life, family background, deep bond with her sister Alexandra, her education, and her relationships with her family. Some other players are Queen Victoria and Sasha Fierce! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction, cocktail recipe & Patreon shout outs 03:41 The Early Life of Dagmar of Denmark 08:01 Dagmar's Family and Their Unexpected Rise to Royalty 20:07 Dagmar's Potential Suitors and Introduction to Russian Royalty 22:47 The Perfect Crown Prince 23:54 The Proposal and Learning Languages for Love 24:22 Family Bonds and the In-Laws 28:18 The Tragic News and the Journey to Nice 31:36 Death and an engagement 34:32 Meet Sasha Fierce 42:24 The Extravagant Russian Nobility and the Wedding Sources: https://www.creativehistorian.co.uk/blog/read_200275/almost-kings-nixa-of-russia.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOGjEw9Gr04 https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/tsesarevich-nicholas-alexandrovich-of-russia/ https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/dagmar-of-denmark-2/empress-maria-feodorovna-part-one-life-princess/ -------- Thank you Hello Fresh so much for your support. And if our listeners want to give it a try Go to HelloFresh.com/50baddest and use code 50baddest for 50% off plus 15% off your next 2 months! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an airwave media podcast.
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0:08.0	Hello, car commuter, dog walker, stroller pusher.
0:11.0	Your hands are busy.
0:12.0	It's why we created huddles in slack because sometimes talking is easier than typing.
0:17.0	Huddle without the hassle. In slack.
0:20.0	Hey friends, this is Melissa from God's Favorite to History Podcast, where we talk about people in history
0:26.5	who were God's favorites with the stupidest luck you've ever heard of, or the people who just
0:30.8	thought they were God's favorites.
0:33.0	Henry the 8th, I am looking right at you right now.
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0:40.0	where I do a lot of history content.
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0:46.7	Queens podcast with Katie and Nathan. Prepare yourself for Queens cocktails cocktails, and curse words.
0:54.4	And if you don't like the latter,
0:55.8	this may not be the podcast for you.
0:59.0	But come on who doesn't love a well-placed F-bomb.
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1:11.0	Hi, this is Katie. And this is
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