Tracy Borman - Female Rule and Power in the British Monarchy

[@BritishHistory]

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[@SunnyWilliamsLA]

Æthelstan is considered the greatest monarch, over Elizabeth I AND Victoria, which is surprising. Probably one of my Welsh ancestors, and probably considered so important because historians believe him to be the first monarch. I always love the exciting things I learn from your videos!

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Sunny! 😀 Yes, I think you’re right, that must be the reason. He’s is actually quite an interesting character. Thank you for watching 😀

[@lynnglenn2044]

Thank you for all the insights. Can't wait to read Tracy's new book, and see her in person in May! The answer: Athelstan! autocorrect tried but failed to corrupt my answer.

[@BritishHistory]

You’re so welcome and it is super exciting to know you’ll be meeting her in person on the tour in May! 😀 Haha, autocorrect lives for moments like this 🤣

[@USA50_]

Very nice indeed! 🇺🇲🇬🇧❤

[@ThemosthappyreaderBlogspot]

First time viewer and really enjoyed the content and setup of the video podcast. I always enjoy Tracy Borman and the way she presents history is so relaxed but provocative. So again, bravo. And for the contest the answer is….Athelstan? Hmmm I want a recount!

[@BritishHistory]

Welcome! I’m so glad you found me and my interview with Tracy. Check out my one with Lesley Smith too as I think you’ll enjoy that one. (It’s just audio). Haha, I know. I’m interested to know their reasoning but I imagine it must be around uniting England.

[@merylmel]

Fascinating. Thanks for the educational and entertaining content.

[@annabelle128]

Aethelstan whom I am now googling!

[@BritishHistory]

😆👍

[@kathrynhenry1752]

Great interview Philippa! Really interesting, especially about Queen Victoria and her reign. Keep up the great interviews!

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Kathryn ☺️ means a lot coming from you 😀

[@lisagagnon1747]

Outstanding Discussion, Thank You!✨

[@bigworries5146]

Athelstan, all our love from Anthony and the girls, Dorset.

[@shari667]

Wonderful discussion! Athelstan, surprisingly, is the answer. I'm so thrilled to have discovered your channel.

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Shari! Welcome 😃.

[@emmarandles3074]

New watcher of your videos/lives here since I discovered you during a History After Dark that I found due to watching Dr Kat's videos! Just want to say how much I am loving your videos and find them informative and really enjoyable! The answer to the question is Athelstan 😊🤞

[@BritishHistory]

Hello Emma! 😀 Thank you so much for your comment. I’m so glad you found my channel - welcome! - Philippa

[@rycoli]

I look forward to the rest of this interview! Love hearing to Tracy speak. Love Cromwell the dog ha ha Ha Ha

[@alexrivas59]

Hello there I just found this channel, I found this interview very interesting, great job!

[@BritishHistory]

Welcome Alex 😀 There’s lots more interviews so I hope you can find even more you love too 😁

[@alexrivas59]

@@BritishHistory thank you, I will be browsing your channel shortly, especially during long boring meetings 🙂

[@BritishHistory]

😆

[@lisaamber1566]

Great video. Glad I waited for midnight to watch it. Answer to your question is Athelstan x

[@harrietlovejoy3424]

Hard time believing it’s Althelstan. Surprising. Fantastic interview. We’ll prepared.

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Harriet - so glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@rosanneifyoulike9546]

Love you both 🍎🇺🇸❤️ Athelstan❣️Thank you As Always

[@sjequince1820]

King Athelstan surprisingly!

[@fernandaquiroz3163]

The answer to the challenge question is Æthelstan!

[@themetalmuse]

What mic is that? Great quality.

[@BritishHistory]

Mine is an Audiopro.

[@jyotivig3666]

Dr. Borman what do you think about 'The Favorite'? The last Stuart monarch i.e. Queen Anne had short yet tumultuous journey on the throne apart from her personal tragedy. The movie is a bit unwatchable for all it's graphical hopefully fictional details, do you think the storyline is accurate ?

[@welshwitch2126]

I commented on the Patreon site, but I’ll post here too to cover my bases 🤣. King Aethelstan is the answer to the question.

[@Chipoo88]

Thank you so much for this interesting & informative video. Oddly…Athelstan :)

[@sheilagosselin502]

Anne

[@SassiStark]

It was Athelstan beat Elizabeth - that is a surprise! Thank you for your content- especially History after Dark! 😊

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Sassi, thank you so much. Lovely to see you here 😀

[@lucycroxford36]

The answer is Athelstan :)

[@leannegravelle2801]

It was King Athlestan much to both of our chagrin,

[@BritishHistory]

I loved the opportunity to use that word ‘chagrin’ 😆

[@BritishHistory]

And welcome as a KZbin member Leanne 😃

[@lauriegraham8227]

Wow that was surprising...the answer: Athelstan!

[@BritishHistory]

😀

[@LMan-mw6fr]

Is this where I post the answer to the question to win a signed copy of Tracy's book. The answer is Athelstan.

[@BritishHistory]

It is, thank you Leila 😀

[@lindazarifis3884]

Athelstan is considered the greatest monarch over Elizabeth 1 and Victoria much to Tracy Bormans chargrin.

[@mariemahler3881]

Athelstan.

[@theauldmanorhouse8994]

Athelstan beat Elizabeth to this particular title - though I'm not sure why, I'd like to hear the panel's reasons for that decision. Personally, I can't see how Elizabeth I wouldn't winner that race.

[@BritishHistory]

I think most people would agree with you but I also agree with you that it would be interesting to know the reasoning for Aethelstan 😀 Thank you for your entry 😀

[@samanthadesimone8550]

The answer to the question is: Athelstan

[@robinthomson4431]

Aethelstan! Why?

[@BritishHistory]

Good question!

[@rycoli]

Athelstan 😡