EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 22 MIN
The Knight Who Lived...Charles Brandon
from The Lion & The Rose · host The History Mike
He was Henry VIII’s closest friend, a fearless knight, and the only man daring enough to marry the king’s sister without permission. So how did Charles Brandon survive where so many others lost their heads? In this episode, we dive into his rise from obscurity to Duke of Suffolk, his role in Henry’s court, and the scandals that nearly cost him everything. 🎙️ Loyalty, ambition, and survival—this is the story of England’s ultimate Tudor power player.
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He was Henry VIII’s closest friend, a fearless knight, and the only man daring enough to marry the king’s sister without permission. So how did Charles Brandon survive where so many others lost their heads? In this episode, we dive into his rise from obscurity to Duke of Suffolk, his role in Henry’s court, and the scandals that nearly cost him everything. 🎙️ Loyalty, ambition, and survival—this is the story of England’s ultimate Tudor power player.
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