Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Queen Victoria were so excited to get their hands on copies of Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, the only book to look at the global history of female kings/reigning queens. It’s out in paperback next month and available for pre order 😀 @wearefootnote #womenwhoruledtheworld

Only a few more weeks until Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years is out in paperback 🥳 The only book to look at the global history of female kings/reigning queens. It looks like Mary, Queen of Scots has already picked up her copy @wearefootnote #womenwhoruledtheworld

I’m kicking off what looks to be a great day at @GlosHistFest chatting to Jehanne and Katie Wake about their fabulous book, The Countess and female political agency and power. Later the fab @NicolaTallis will be talking about Jane Grey, with Ronald Hutton, Amy Jeffs and Marion Gibson speaking in the afternoon and evening on their fascinating books #gloucesterhistoryfestival #thecountess #womenwhoruledtheworld

Just a little reminder that my documentary on Jane Seymour, The Real Jane Seymour is available to watch over on @historyhit It was so fabulous to get the chance to tell Jane’s story, based on the research from my new book on her: Jane Seymour, Patronage Material Culture and Image Crafting #janeseymour #queenjaneseymour #historyhit #therealjaneseymour #realjaneseymour

I’m excited to be appearing at Gloucester History Festival this Autumn to chat with Jehanne Wake and Katie Wake about their fabulous new book on the political hostess Emily Palmerston, one of the 19th century’s most influential women. Catch me on 15 September at 12pm at Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester. Come along and say hello—I can’t wait to see you there. Livestream tickets are also available. 📍 Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester 🎟️ gloucesterhistoryfestival.co… @gloshistfest #GlosHistFest26

I’m hugely excited that Audible’s Stephen Fry’s Royal Secrets: The Elizabethans is now available to download. I’m on the show, talking about the young Elizabeth and Thomas Seymour, as well as other topics @audibleuk #stephenfry #stephenfrysroyalsecrets #elizabethi #thomasseymour

Just under a week to go! I’m in conversation with @jojo_durrant talking about Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy at the Southwark Cathedral History Book Festival @Southwarkcathed #southwarkcathedral #womenwhoruledtheworld

I’m delighted to be speaking at this year’s History Book Festival at Southwark Cathedral! I’ll be joining an exciting line-up of historians and authors to explore the stories, people and events that have shaped our past and continue to influence our world today. I’d love to see you there. Join us for a fascinating celebration of history and storytelling Tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark…

Great event this evening at Hatchards on Picadilly @Hatchards I chaired a discussion with Jehanne Wake and Katie Wake on their fabulous new book The Countess #thecountess #womenwhoruledtheworld @IthakaPress

Just heading over to @Hatchards to chair an event with the wonderful Jehanne Wake and Katie Wake We’re talking about their fabulous new book, The Countess, which looks at Emily Cowper, one of 19thC Britain’s most powerful women. #thecountess #womenwhoruledtheworld