The Windsor Beauties - 10 Women of the Restoration Court

[@LindsayHoliday]

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[@gggsar223]

Can you do a video about queen Caroline of brunswick

[@gillianrimmer7733]

8 you really need to work on your pronunciations of English names. For instance - Wriothesley is pronounced 'reesly' Ranelagh - "ranly'

[@lastriotgrrl]

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[@ShannonStevens-gl7le]

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[@lisamac2403]

Yes I love it! Definitely clicking on the link.

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Mental health definitely.

[@ameliainva]

Same lol

[@dimitrabir.4177]

And yet it seems to be the most appropriate one 😂

[@shonnamiller2248]

One of my fav brands! Love seeing them partner up!

[@idkilikestrawberries]

Was not expecting THAT sponsorship but honestly you go girl 😂

[@Camillaj5285]

It made me love her more lol

[@tc2334]

Thank you for bringing so much of *womens’* history to the KZbin realm! ❤ There’s so much the common books don’t tell us about these ladies. 😊

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

I'll say these women deserve recognition be it good or bad.

[@lauraavelarlopez2754]

I saw the sponsorship ad thought i was in the twilight zone and realized it was in fact not fake. Then I thought okay......shocked and awed 😂 I love it 2 thumbs 👍 👍 up

[@gabrielladiaz6933]

Omg pimp master general I cannot 😂😂😂😂 that’s where the term came from “pimp” omg the portraits translates to the 70s pimp flawlessly

[@RavenIdril2966]

Is that so?

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Glad Donald Trump wasn't alive back then.

[@cindchan]

Yeah, hearing that made me laugh!

[@payrysdoscs4903]

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[@julijepp]

You go Lindsay! You did a great job with the look of the sponsorship section, and I thouroughky enjoyed this video. It feels like something I would do with my friends if I had a bunch of money, get dressed up in our dream clothes and take professional glamour shots with professional hair and makeup etc... its oddly humanising for something so touched up

[@areiaaphrodite]

Not Lindsey with the "silent but deadly" 😂

[@robobunny4641]

Fab content as usual. Great to see the fun and joy in promoting a sponsor of delights 🎉

[@Myriad727]

The mention of Glamour Shots alone would've made me laugh, but I love that you have someone's that you could share! I remember when those were all the rage. My mother refused to go for a session, but each of her four sisters did (still on Mom's bookshelves). The manager at my first job had hers done while we were at work (an ice cream shop, btw). Those were the days!

[@raine4736]

Thank you Ms. Holiday for your amazing content. I listened to it all through high school and now I’m in college as a history and teaching major! Couldn’t have found my calling without your work! ❤

[@LindsayHoliday]

That's wonderful! Congratulations!

[@raine4736]

@@LindsayHoliday I’d do anything to help research or write for you for free! Sending love and good spooky wishes

[@anne.aka.demeter]

I just want to remark on how much I love Sir Lely as an artist! He's definitely one of my favorite portrait painters and his style is just one I thoroughly admire. I love how many original portraits he's left for us, they're very lovely. He's a great artist and I think he should be talked more of. ( I literally have Frances as my pfp )

[@samanthacomer1172]

I'm so excited that you scored this sponsor! Congrats, girl, you should be proud 🎉

[@cinnpie1]

Not expecting the sponsorship! Absolutely delighted. Subscribed. Will be checking out your link. Keep it up. Documentary was fantastic, women have been written out of history forever.

[@amberklaire9419]

I will never not watch your videos, but damn. I was not expecting that sponsorship from your channel, but I guess it does kinda fit the video 😂

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Certainly think so.

[@jusslee0465]

For real,it does😂😂😂😂

[@bryana50cents16]

The ad with this video is perfect!

[@witabif]

your windsor beauty getup for the ad read is great 😂

[@PorshaUnleashed]

I love you Lindsay!!! You never disappoint me!!! The advertising was everything!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Never a dull moment.

[@DesRPJ]

I was not expecting this ad, but I'm pleasantly surprised. I love this. You go girl!!

[@areiaaphrodite]

Fun Fact: Ironically, Kate Middleton is not descended from this Middleton courtesan, but she is descended from another royal mistress/courtesan: Mary Boleyn 😁

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

I've heard that as well.

[@damonika09]

So that makes her a distant relative of Elizabeth I.

[@areiaaphrodite]

@@damonika09 And her own husband, yes 😅

[@ananyadas2042]

The Queen elizabeth II herself descended from Mary boleyn and also princess Diana descended from Mary boleyn

[@areiaaphrodite]

@ananyadas2042 Yep, and so do I 😅 Many American presidents are also descendants of Mary. Some of her descendants were even involved in the early colonization of Virginia and its governance. Her descendants really have gone on to do amazing things and change the word ❤️

[@dan269]

I’ve had such a stressful day and I literally said ‘ahh 😊’ when I saw you had released a new video. Perfect timing!

[@ray101892]

Thanks for confirming. I've seen these portraits before and wondered why they looked alike! Photoshop is always the answer😂

[@Aja-Christian]

I've been a fan for a few years now and you NEVER disappoint! You always do good research and always deliver in such a clear and concise manner! I always have to force myself not to watch your videos right away, I always make myself wait until after I get home and I'm ready to unwind. We appreciate your hardwork and dedication to this channel, keep up the great work!!

[@LindsayHoliday]

Thank you!

[@stacegageTWDfan]

The sponsorship of this video was so well placed handled with class. I love how you threw it in there, and adore your videos!! Thanks 🫶🏻

[@Ohitsjai]

Been wanting to learn more of these women since your King Charles II’s video.

[@jasmineh5352]

Loved this! Also the sponsorship was a perfect code for this topic 👌

[@catbug8509]

loved the video and the sponsor omg both were so well done!! An art gallery like this kind of feels like an antique version of swiping through tinder but for only the king haha

[@paddypaddy2834]

I always loved this collection of paintings! Thank you for this video! And WOAH, I was not expecting that sponsor!

[@dallassartin4520]

this is one of the best videos i have watched when it comes to history, i have heard of these woman slightly but not that they were such beauties!! this is magnificent and you must keep up the great work!

[@RavenIdril2966]

I must admit those ladies knew how to dress.

[@aamandaabearrx]

What a treat being in front of these beautiful portraits these videos do so much for me please never stop making them

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Congrats Lindsay! You're so close to 1 MILLION! An amazing millestone and you deserve all of them! Huge fan! Hearth please

[@RavenIdril2966]

Long may you reign.

[@erinlyons3754]

Your videos are my favorite subscription; the amount of research you put into each one is astounding! I applaud you for taking the time to represent those from history who don't typically get their stories told. And the Bellesa sponsorship?!? GET IT, GIRL!! 😂🎉❤

[@travismiddleton8218]

Another great video. King Charles II is one of my favourite monarchs. Congrats on the sponsor too

[@jacquec9768]

Oh I'm so happy with this suprise sponsorship to accompany this history of bad ass women

[@SunsetSeal]

I really appreciate the idea of these types of paintings as the glamor shots of their time. It’s just a reminder that we may dress different and have different technology, but we’re really not that much different as humans.

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[@bellezaa735]

Solo restoration is classy and nothing to be ashamed of. 🤭🥰

[@m.s.7154]

Hi! There is a similar room in the Nymphenburg Palace in Munich called the Gallery of Beauties! 😃 Me and my family visited the palace this summer and liked it a lot! In the shop you can buy a book (in English 👍🏻) about all the ladies who are potraied in this gallery. Online I also found a book about the ladies who "didn't make it". 😅 Lots of love from the south of Germany! Thank you for your videos! 💖

[@lisakilmer2667]

I am glad you pointed out how strongly Lely homogenized these poor womens' appearances. (I think it is sad that they were so changed.) I did hunt for alternate portraits and it seems they still were fairly similar, but not nearly as look-alike as Lely painted.

[@HideYourKarmaChameleon]

It was like that scene of John Malkovich in that delightfully unserious movie called Being John Malkovich

[@mtngrl5859]

Isn't that what makeup does, to homogenize one's features? Look at all the women who use botox, they get a similar look.

[@lisakilmer2667]

@@mtngrl5859 Absolutely, yes. But this feels like photoshopping a group of women to all look like Kardashians, which is even worse (I think) than people voluntarily trying to look like Kardashians.

[@mtngrl5859]

@@lisakilmer2667 About 25 years ago I was a guest at the home of an Earl and his Countess. They knew I was a fan of the Restoration period & gave me a tour of their art gallery. In this gallery were a couple of family members painted by Sir Peter Lely. While there were subtle differences btw the ladies, but the eyes were all similar, I remembered asking the Countess if I thought the family members looked like that or if it was more of a stylistic device. I'm not sure why it would be worse in your opinion, what is the difference btw an artist presenting a sitter in one way or a complete industry trying to create a false image of femininity? Throughout history, the majority of women have complied to some beauty standard to "fit" in or be desirable. There were women during the restoration period who didn't go to court or try to win the King's favor. There were accomplished women like Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle who was a scientist, philosopher, playwright who was held in high esteem by the King.

[@lisakilmer2667]

@@mtngrl5859 I definitely rebel against the fashion industry (I will never fit the "correct" mold). But I think there is a difference between wearing the correct stays for a modish silhouette and having somebody else's eyes put on my face in a portrait. All the "beauties" are wearing the exact same hairstyle, fine. But to have their faces altered to look like sisters seems so insulting. It says, loudly, "you're not okay unless you look like ABC (the original woman)" - and that is very like the current pressure to imitate the fake Kardashian look, even to use plastic surgery.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Your Windsor Beauty get up For the ad read is amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@kimberlycolunga8559]

I was always interested in the Windsor beauties as their portraits always stuck on me , thank you for the video ❤❤

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

I wonder how long it takes to get your portrait done back then.

[@merrylassa2046]

How the paintings were done was very enlightening.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

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[@Butterflypegasus40]

How long was the trastamara dynasty?

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

The opening melody was max's from tasting history! Another amazing channel! Please to find it here🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gcopeland442]

I noticed that too! I love his channel and would not be mad at a crossover ❤

[@Butterflypegasus40]

Anne Hyde needs her own segment.

[@AimeeRose22]

Same! Would also love a crossover!! So many options!!

[@rebeccaaurora6955]

Obsessed with this sponsorship lindsay!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TJTHEFOOTBALLPROPHET]

from your first class of followers - Congratulations on your sponsorships! I'm so proud of you and as always - much love from New Orleans!

[@deutschesmaedchen]

I never understood why the painting style of the time tried so hard to render everyone identically. They basically look like twins.

[@bekahchu4102]

I need a tv series like a fake reality tv show about these women RIGHT NOW

[@revinhatol]

#HorribleHistories

[@uchiwasasuke8169]

love the sponsorship !

[@RainbowUnicorn910]

+1 for the reappearance of the shady warming pan!

[@BeverlyLedbetter-cb1971]

This artist is amazing. Love his work!❤️

[@marr4168]

As usual, loved the video! Just here to note on the intro melody, which is the same as Tasting History, which also comes out on Tuesdays. Thought I had put on the wrong video for a split second

[@margaretschaufele6502]

The ladies that turned down Charles II and James II, whether the kings fully respected their answer or continued to try to seduce them, at least sounded like they were happier than Anne Boleyn. These ladies didn't lose their heads.

[@mtngrl5859]

Charles ll was a far more tolerant monarch than Henry Vllll. He didn't obsess on an heir like Henry did, but he also had the advantage of knowing that a female monarch like Elizabeth l could effectively rule the country. Also, his brother had heirs, so he felt secured knowing the Stuart line would continue.

[@iittss_nathan9398]

Was waiting for this new video

[@excelynite]

Since I was a little boy, I wished to be a royal mistress ☹️ sadly, it was not in the cards for me.

[@annag1540]

Hi Lindsay! I love your videos and how calming your voice is. Such a nice and smooth dynamic. Could you do a video about Edward Brampton (?-1508)? I would love to see your perspective on his life.

[@siph_iwe194]

Oh my goodness I’m super early. I love love love your content Lindsay❤❤❤

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Your lucky.

[@buggalujuju]

I love that all of these women, although yes physically beautiful, also are considered most beautiful because of their wit, charm, and charisma! Nothing beats a beautiful personality 😉

[@joannabaparileszczynska]

Pimp master general 😂😂😂 That feels like a hip hop nickname

[@marcosreyes904]

I was wondering if you could do a full detailed video on the "Merry Monarch's" poor wife Catherine of Braganza. I find it crazy how she was somehow able to look the other way despite her husband having a lineup of mistresses'

[@kecaaaaapp]

GURRRRLLLLLLL I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT SPONSORSHIP

[@welcometotheinternet574]

I absolutely love how classy and elegant you did a sex toy sponsorship !!! Such a matter wouldn’t usually have been dealt with that elegance but really that was great!!

[@xwiirastusx]

26:58 "One might think they wear a disguise... They've got Bette Davis' eyes".

[@kanaishamoore5412]

ngl the bellesa partnership threw me off 🤣 gonna go enter though

[@elizabeth_m687]

Well i was NoT expecting that advert 👀

[@jayolovitt5969]

The fashion of this era was perfection honestly.

[@TheShadowChesireCat]

Me: "Ah yes, let me just hit play on this Lindsay Holiday video whilst I get comfy." *music blares* Me: *looking up from getting comfy* "I thought I put on Lindsay, not Max." Video: *title* Me: "Well played, Lindsay."

[@Jessiphia]

I thought it was Max Miller too!! 😂

[@matrixiekitty2127]

Could you imagine later generations putting out a smear campaign about you because of their prudishness? That’s what happened to these ladies and frankly I’d be offended! And of course it was the Victorians smh

[@lilacgirl-z8w]

Women degradation was common back then.

[@destinyclark4133]

I don’t think it’s prudish to dislike adultery, that’s just having good morality. The problem is the Victorians hypocrisy. Despite their desire to seem morally superior, adultery was still extremely common in nearly every major Victorian royal court. It’s was also common for everyday people which is why syphilis rates were sky high during the Victorian era.

[@loveableswampwitch]

Damn, “solo restoration” 😅 Lindsay I love your video but your sponsorship copy is amazing!

[@AnneDowson-vp8lg]

I had never heard of the Windsor Beauties before, despite reading quite a lot about the Restoration Court. Some of them I had also never heard of. It was very interesting.

[@historyish7873]

Hello! Wanted to drop a note saying "Wriothesley" is pronounced "Rizley." I know it's weird. It's a Tudor era artifact where they wanted to make English surnames look fancy and French.

[@grtlyblesd]

I’m so glad you said something! I was second guessing myself, but thinking, “I’m pretty sure it’s pronounced *Wrisley* without the extra letters.” There was a Wriothesley in the Wolf Hall book.

[@ladysamxoxo]

NO WAY! A Bellesa sponsorship?! Heck yeah! 💕

[@ifemdifechiegwuenu]

Hi Lindsay, I love your videos so much. They've helped me learn so much of history thanks to you. For your next vid, can you do heirs to the English throne that never got to be king or queen. And can u do a video about of the Romanov dynasty

[@Butterflypegasus40]

She did the last tsar.

[@taylorellis2571]

i would love a tv show about these ladies!

[@aliceingoryland]

Day made, pimp master general 😂

[@bomjatta1076]

Is it me, or do all the winsor beauties look alike 🤔 maybe it's the painting... BTW, amazing videos, always❤

[@karenharper4318]

I know ppl are painted as the standard of beauty is of the day but around 15:00, all 3 women are identical. I couldn't tell any of these "beauties" apart. Good thing I didn't live back th3n, I would constantly be mistaking each other.

[@chrisocmand6188]

Almost all of these ladies could be interchangeable for any of the others 😳 good old monarchies lol

[@Tekirai]

Pimp master general lawd help me 😂😂😂😂

[@stephaniex90]

Ah the Windsor beauties!

[@kiranrajvelusamy9642]

U can make a video about the queens of Belgium for the first till the current queen

[@BeatrizPereira-mk2cr]

Could you do a more in depth video about the Portuguese queen Catherine of Braganza? ❤️ I feel like there's a lot to say about her story, especially her being married to Charles II during the Restoration era!

[@elitininanesimafuaofa7923]

Honey, I was gigglin for THE GODS while you were showing us the toys! Yaaaasssss Sis…. I love it!

[@cinnpie1]

I’m 52. I feel like my life has only really just begun. So many of these women died so young by today’s western medicine standards. So young and these were women who had access to the best healthcare at the time. The mortality rate at this time is so astounding, on a happier note it is so fantastic to see how these women supported each other as best they could while gaining power in a patriarchal society

[@christopheraliaga-kelly6254]

Apparently after the Restoration, Charles II wanted a symbol of Britain. He decided to adapt the Roman goddess Minerva, herself from the Greek Athena, goddess of wisdom and the martial arts. The model was Barbara, Lady Castlemaine, Charles' current mistress. The result was called Britannia!!! So, that's how the symbol of Britain came into being. The King's current bed companion impersonating a fake goddess!

[@guldenaydin9918]

Thank You. 🍂🍁🍂

[@allisonrees6763]

These ladies all look alike! They could be sisters.

[@micahmorrill6966]

I don’t know if MomTok will survive this

[@junielesparas8018]

Hello can you please make a video of whose noble house of UK is richest during 1800 ? 🙏🏻

[@PaladinDansesGirlfriend]

Wonder if there are any studies about how common infedilty outside of marriage was. For example, the percent of leaders by country/monarchy that had mistresses/male version. Even which leader takes the bracket with the #?

[@cindchan]

Interesting that for all the rumors, only 3 were actual mistresses. All of them sound like they were interesting people!

[@Forgotten-Royalty.Official]

Big Fan ❤

[@mickbrookes2829]

Please note: Wriothesley is pronounced 'Rizlee'

[@HarrisHVAC]

Lol! Both of my parent's lines connect to Charles 11. He definitely acts like some of our modern family.

[@HarrisHVAC]

Obviously my research was wrong if he had no children.

[@MayKelly-i5q]

The beauties do seem to have very similar features although Elizabeth Hamilton looks more individual and in my opinion is the greatest beauty of them all

[@tashokukisune]

Honestly, I’m here for the sponsorship lol

[@matthewjaredmanosa416]

Can you make a video about the life of Eugénie de Montijo, Empress of France who was the wife of Emperor Napoleon III.

[@MagnaMater2]

Have I missed out on who painted them? Edit: Ah, made it to the end: Sir Peter Lely, thank you. ;)

[@TamagoyakiDog]

Is it just me or are a lot of these women very similar looking?

[@Jenny-wj3cy]

You're awesome 👌