Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.

My name is Natalie Gruniger and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.

Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?

Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello everyone, welcome to Talking Tudors Episode 181.

I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.

Thank you so much for joining me.

I'd like to start by acknowledging and thanking the wonderful listeners who continue to support my podcast on Patreon

and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's taken the time to rate and review the show.

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Tudor-themed goodies, you'll have access to patron-only monthly giveaways. November's prize is a copy

of Adrian Dillard's latest novel, Keeper of the Queen's Jewels, a novel of Jane Seymour.

Thank you to the author for sponsoring this wonderful prize.

All patrons are also eligible to attend monthly Talking Tudor's Live Talks, which take

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This weekend, I'll be chatting to Philippa Lacey Bruwl from British History Tours about Tudor historic sites.

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