George IV and the Rebel of the Regency (with Ann Foster)
About this episode
Katy and Ann Foster discuss the complexities of the Regency era and the controversial figure of George IV.
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. Make sure you're subscribed to our Patreon for a giveaway of her book! 📚 Check out Ann’s book: Rebel of the Regency 🎙️ Follow Ann: @VulgarHistory 📖 Listen to Vulgar History wherever you get your podcasts 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…
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