About this episode

Charlie Higson discusses the life of Mary II and her husband William Of Orange in the first part of a two-part series on their joint rule.

Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary....... Having booted her Dad out of power, along comes Mary II , complete with husband William Of Orange . In the episode, the first of two on these joint rulers, Charlie Higson looks at Mary's life, along with his 'proper' historian, Dr Jonathan Healey who makes a welcome return to the podcast. Of course, you might prefer to read about William & Mary, in which case you should grab a copy of Willie WIllie Harry Stee , the Paperback, out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Higson

Guest: Dr Jonathan Healey

Topics covered

• British history
• William and Mary
• joint monarchy
• historical figures
• education
• arts

Keywords

• William and Mary
• Mary II
• William Of Orange
• British monarchy
• historical podcast
• Charlie Higson
• Dr Jonathan Healey
• joint rulers
• history education

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