How promiscuous were the medieval Kings of England?

[@Embracehistoria]

So a few things before the references, I'm fairly certain that this will be the longest video in the medieval kings series, also the black lines that appear on some of the slides, I think I know what the issue was, so I'll fix it for the next video. Some shots have been filmed on the new video camera, Canon HF G70, which will be the main camera going forward, the zoom on it is fantastic. Finally I'm away for a few days, so I'll reply to the comments in a few days, cheers. References Reference 1 Asser's life of King Alfred, page 89. Reference 2 page 9-10 Britain's royal families, Alison Weir reference 3 The Chronicle of John of Worcester - 456 to 1140 A.D. 901 Page 122 William of Malmesbury CHRONICLE OF KINGS OF THE ENGLAND FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE REIGN OF KING STEPHEN Page 2 Edward the Elder, Edited by N.J Higham and D.H Hill Reference 4 page 11/12/13 Britain's royal families, Alison Weir page Reference 5 page 26 Edward the Elder, Edited by N.J Higham and D.H Hill Reference 6 page 136-137 of Edward the Elder, Harriet Harvey Wood. page 33 Edward the Elder, Edited by N.J Higham and D.H Hill. Reference 7 page 207 Gesta Regum Anglorum, William of Malmesbury. Reference 8 page 275 The Anglo-Saxons, Geoffrey Hindley Reference 9 page 61 The early life of St Dunstan, EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY MICHAEL WINTERBOTTOM and MICHAEL LAPIDGE Reference 10 page 67 The early life of St Dunstan, EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY MICHAEL WINTERBOTTOM and MICHAEL LAPIDGE Reference 11 page 69 The early life of St Dunstan, EDITED AND TRANSLATED BY MICHAEL WINTERBOTTOM and MICHAEL LAPIDGE Reference 12 page 13 The lives of St Oswald and St Ecgwine page 237 Gesta Regum Anglorum: The History of the English Kings, vol. 1 Reference 13 page 75 The lives of St Oswald and St Ecgwine, Byrhtferth page 114 Anglo-Saxon chronicles Reference 14 page 257 Gesta Regum Anglorum: The History of the English Kings, vol. 1. page 160 The chronicles of the kings of England. Edgar, King of the English, page 143 chapter 6 edited by Donald Scragg. Reference 15 page 157, Edgar, king of the English, edited by Donald Scragg. Reference 16 page 22/23 Britain's royal families, Alison Weir Reference 17 page 336 The Anglo-Saxons, Marc Morris Reference 18 Encomium Emmae Reginae, page 9 book 1 Reference 19 page 145-146 The Anglo-Saxon chronicles Reference 20 page 154 The Anglo-Saxon chronicles Reference 21 page 33 The eulogy of Queen Emma/Encomium Emmae Reginae Reference 22 page 41 The eulogy of Queen Emma/Encomium Emmae Reginae Reference 23 page 349 The Anglo-Saxon Marc Morris. Reference 24 page 32 Britain's royal family, Alison Weir. Reference 25 page 14 Vita Aedwardi Regis : the life of King Edward who rests at Westminster Reference 26 page 15 Vita Aedwardi Regis : the life of King Edward who rests at Westminster Reference 27 chapter 11 and 13 Edward the confessor, Peter Rex Chapter 12 The Anglo-Saxons Geoffrey Hindley Chapter 10 Twilight The Anglo-Saxon Marc Morris. Reference 28 page 111, The Norman conquest, Teresa Cole Reference 29 page 369-370 The Anglo-Saxons, Marc Morris Reference 30 The Sermon of the Wolf to the English. pressbooks.pub/earlybritishlit/chapter/wulfstan-sermon-of-the-wolf-to-the-english/#:~:text=The%20main%20themes%20in%20the%20Sermon%20of%20the Reference 31 page 71-72 Medieval Women, Henrietta Leyser Reference 32 page 195 The Norman Conquest, Teresa Cole. Page 232 In Search of the dark ages, Michael Wood. Page 213 The battle of Hastings, Jim Bradbury Reference 33 page 98/99/100, The once and Future sex, Dr Eleanor Janege. Page 90/91/92 1215 the year of Magna Carta, Danny Danziger and John Gillingham Reference 34 page 501 Gesta Regum Anglorum: The History of the English Kings, vol. 1, William of Malmesbury Reference 35 The Chronicle of John of Worcester - 456 to 1140 A.D. 1093. Reference 36 page 47/48/49 Britain's royal families, Alison Weir. Reference 37 page 267 the history of England and Normandy, book 4 by ORDEUICUS VTITALIS. Reference 38 page 21 letters of the queens of England, Anne Crawford. Reference 39 1120, The Chronicle of John of Worcester - 456 to 1140 A.D. Reference 40 page 392 the chronicles of Henry of Huntington. Reference 41 page 53/54 Britain's royal family, Alison Weir. Reference 42 page 112/113/114/115/116 The once and future sex, Doctor Eleanor Janega daily.jstor.org/eleanor-of-aquitaines-court-of-love/ page 38-39 Medieval Britain the age of chivalry, Lloyd and Jennifer Laing. Reference 43 page 65 Britain's royal family, Alison Weir. Reference 44 page 102 1215 the year of Magna Carta, Danny Danziger and John Gillingham Page 36 King John, Marc Morris Reference 45 page 43 Letters of the queens of England, Ann Crawford. Reference 46 page 46/47 Letters of the queens of England, Ann Crawford. Reference 47 page 72 Britain's royal family, Alison Weir. Reference 48 page 27 Henry III, Stephen Church. Reference 49 page 20 A great and terrible king Edward 1st, Marc Morris. Reference 50 page 231 A great and Terrible king Edward 1st, Marc Morris Reference 51 chapter The new king and his favourite, Edward II, Catherine Warner Reference 52, pages 92/115 Britain's royal families, Alison Weir Reference 53 page 209, The death of Kings, Michael Evans Reference 54 page 114, Letters of the queens of England, Ann Crawford Reference 55 Henry V, Act 5 Scene 2 William Shakespeare Reference 56 page 66, Edward IV, Jeffery James Reference 57 page 140 The letters of the queens of England, Ann Crawford. Reference 58 The Third part of King Henry the Sixth, Act 3, Scene 2, William Shakespeare. Reference 59 page 155 Edward IV, Jeffery James Reference 60 page 132 Edward IV Jeffery James Reference 61 chapter 5 the Woodville connection, Edward IV Jeffery James. Reference 62 page 45 Richard III, Paul Murray Kendall Reference 63 page 108 Richard III, Paul Murray Kendall Reference 64 page 20, Winter King, Thomas Penn Reference 65 page 70/71 Winter king, Thomas Penn page 156 Letters of the queens of England, Ann Crawford. Only amazing people get to here, well done.

[@MarcusAgrippa390]

No one has called me amazing since me mum passed away, so thank you mate.

[@jardon8636]

well done, however you totally missed out edward IV of york, richard III and Henry VII , yes even the duke of richmond had a mistress in duchy of brittany, and a illegitmate son, during his exile.. Sir Roland de Velville (1471- 1535) a Breton-born English soldier, also his grandaughter Lady Katheryn of berain Katheryn of Berain Catrin o Ferain) 1535 - 1591), called Mam Cymru ("mother of Wales"), was a Welsh noblewoman noted for her four marriages and her extensive network of descendants and relations., commonly known as Lady Katheryn tudor of berain..

[@Embracehistoria]

Just to give a correction on one point when I state that Berengaria of Navarre was taken prisoner, she wasn't, the sources I used mentioned her being held captive, however, after talking to Dr Gabby Storey a prominent historian who specialise on Berengaria, quote. "So she's not taken prisoner - her and Joanna of Sicily are 'wrecked' (for a better term) off the shore of Cyprus. They delay negotiations with Isaac Komnenus, emperor of Cyprus, for 3 days until Richard I facilitates a rescue. Both women were very aware of the risks if Isaac had captured them". Cheers.

[@wlinden]

And some people rant that Charles is “not fit to be King” because he had ONE mistress!

[@Embracehistoria]

I'm back now from my little weekend break, I forgot to mention that the best shot using the new camera is at @42:19

[@guilhermejrmarin]

When royal siblings argue in medieval England “Do as i say or i might have to take you on a hunting trip”

[@johnnzboy]

Unexpectedly informative and entertaining, great work!

[@Embracehistoria]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, the research was interesting to say the least.

[@Thefruitspeaks]

Loved all of the quips, but "Abba Land" on the map earned you a new subscriber.

[@Embracehistoria]

It has another name? :P

[@08andylee]

Merde! @ 38:46, la Pucelle was no Witch. The English were just sore at getting beat by a French Peasant Girl.

[@mariagordanier3404]

Yep. Her main crime according to her trial was heresy due to wearing men's clothing rather than hearing voices.

[@JupiterMuffles]

I believe Edgar the Peaceful also had daughter. The daughter was by Wulfthryft, the Nun he kidnapped

[@maryroccanti]

Loved this video. It was very informative and humorous. Calling George Duke of Clarence a real "shit".was priceless. Edward iv had a ton of mistresse and even bedded his friends wives, tavern girls street prostitutes etc. I believe that Henry viii was a bit more discriminating.

[@Embracehistoria]

I couldn't think of any other way of describing him being annoying to his brothers.