EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 14 MIN

Favours, Favouritism and Fury: The Political Power of Royals’ Closest Allies

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode investigates how favourites – from Piers Gaveston to George Villiers – amassed royal patronage, challenged noble privilege and sparked political crisis in medieval and early modern England. It traces the pattern of personal intimacy turning into institutional conflict and explores how such relationships shaped constitutional developments across centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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