Show Notes
This week’s episode is a crossover we’ve been manifesting forever: Katy welcomes Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast for a messy, delightful deep dive into the Regency era—and one of its biggest villains: George IV.
Ann brings the tea from her new book, Rebel of the Regency, as we unpack Regency vibes vs. reality, the absolute chaos of royal relationships, and why Caroline of Brunswick became such a lightning rod for public sympathy.
If you love historical mess, flawed royals, and women who refuse to behave, this one’s for you.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Welcome + Surprise Guest Anne Foster (Vulgar History)
01:47 Patreon Giveaway & Introducing the Book: Rebel of the Regency
02:13 Regency Era 101: Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and the Real Timeline
07:15 Meet the ‘Rebel’: Caroline of Brunswick & Why She Matters
08:40 Enter ‘This F-ing Guy’: Prince George (Prinny) Backstory
20:34 Secret (Not-Legal) Marriage: Maria Fitzherbert
30:37 Marriage for Money: How Caroline of Brunswick was chosen
33:30 A Royal Arrival… and a Disaster First Meeting
40:40 1810: Regency Begins—Parties, Jealousy, and Power Plays
49:59 $56M Coronation Spectacle & Caroline Locked Out of Westminster
51:51 Aftermath: Caroline’s Death, George’s Decline, and Laudanum Breakfasts
55:48 Legacy & Wrap-Up: Regency Aesthetics, Branding, and Where to Find the Book
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