Twas the night before Christmas went all through the kitchen.

Guests were happily sipping the drinks that I'd mixed them.

With a selection of tonics from fever tree, everyone was given their favourite G&T.

It is, after all, the best time of the year that deserves special drinks, not just wine or beer. So this holiday season, mix with

the best with fever tree tonics for you and your guests. Please enjoy responsibly. This is the Tudors Dynasty podcast.

And now, Rebecca Larson.

Hello, I'm your host, Rebecca Larson.

If you're new to the show, welcome.

If you've come back for more, thank you.

And welcome back.

If you're new to the show, you might know me from my website tutorsdynasty.com, or maybe

you heard of me from History Layer.

Or you just know that I'm a Thomas Seymour historian and I can always find an excuse to talk

about him, to the chagrin of some and joy of others.

We have another fantastic episode for you today. The unintended

theme for this episode is scandals. First, I chat with speaker, writer, and podcast host, Carol

Ann Lloyd, about Elizabeth's women and how many of them married in secret.

Then historian Gareth Russell returns for Ask the Expert with Stephanie, where she asks

him the questions you submitted about Queen Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry

the eighth. I mean, when it comes to scandalous wives, she's the cream of the crop.

Lastly, on a brief history, one of the most scandalous members of Elizabethan court.

Can you guess? Yep, Robert Dudley. But before we get started, a quick shout out to my newest patrons.

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