It’s not that easy being queen, especially when one of your ladies-in-waiting catches the eye of your husband. This week, Danièle speaks with Gemma Hollman about Philippa of Hainault and Alice Perrers, the wife and the mistress of Edward III.
So very excited that it is officially release day for The Queen and the Mistress: The Women of Edward III! I have waited so long to get this out there, and I really put my heart and soul into it. I sincerely hope you all enjoy reading about these two amazing women 💖👑 pic.twitter.com/u6JhH1l0YP
Top Image: Depiction of Phillippa in Biographical sketches of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest to the reign of Victoria : or, Royal book of beauty, edited by Mary Howitt (1866)
It’s not that easy being queen, especially when one of your ladies-in-waiting catches the eye of your husband. This week, Danièle speaks with Gemma Hollman about Philippa of Hainault and Alice Perrers, the wife and the mistress of Edward III.
Gemma Hollman is a medieval historian, and the woman behind Just History Posts, a website that explores a wide range of history. You can follow her on social media @GemmaHAuthor or @JustHistoryPosts. Her new book is called The Queen and the Mistress: The Women of Edward III, published by Pegasus Books.
Gemma was also the guest on episode 38 on Medieval Witches.
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Top Image: Depiction of Phillippa in Biographical sketches of the Queens of England, from the Norman Conquest to the reign of Victoria : or, Royal book of beauty, edited by Mary Howitt (1866)
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