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Regal: Rebels and Rulers

Regal: Rebels and Rulers

By: Jessica C. Dickey & Gregory M. Shreve
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Discover the untold stories of history’s royal women, women who broke boundaries, flouted convention and reshaped what it meant to be a woman.

In each episode, we look at the life and legacy of a different royal woman. We explore her life and discuss the obstacles she faced, her legacy, and the lessons we can take from her life—lessons that we believe are still relevant today.

Along with these more biographical episodes, we’ll also explore a variety of interesting female-centered topics in supplemental episodes.

Tune in on the second Monday of the month for stories of resilience, strategy, and empowerment, with your hosts, Jess Dickey and Dr. Gregory M. Shreve.

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Episodes
  • Françoise d'Aubigné: The Woman Behind the Sun King

    Françoise d'Aubigné: The Woman Behind the Sun King
    Apr 27 2026

    This supplemental episode, like our one about Nell Gwynn, explores the fascinating life of an intriguing and influential royal mistress.

    In today’s episode, we journey back to seventeenth-century France to explore the life and legacy of Françoise d’Aubigné, Madame de Maintenon. She was first the mistress, and later the secret wife, of King Louis XIV of France.

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    20 mins
  • Amalia of Oldenburg, Queen of Greece: Legacy Beyond Lineage

    Amalia of Oldenburg, Queen of Greece: Legacy Beyond Lineage
    Apr 13 2026

    In today’s episode, we journey back to nineteenth-century Greece to explore the life and legacy of Amalia of Oldenburg, Queen of Greece. Amalia was the first Queen consort of modern Greece and a woman whose influence helped shape the cultural landscape of a newly-formed nation as well as the physical landscape of its capital city.

    Please note that this episode includes discussion of infertility and related themes. We understand that this subject can be deeply personal and sensitive, and we encourage you to take care while listening.

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    20 mins
  • Queen Maud of Norway: The Queen Who Fashioned a Monarchy

    Queen Maud of Norway: The Queen Who Fashioned a Monarchy
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode, we are exploring the fascinating life of Queen Maud of Norway, a British princess who became Norway’s first modern queen consort; she helped built the foundations of one of Europe’s newest, but most popular monarchies. She wholeheartedly threw herself into Norway's attempt to fashion a new national identity in the early years of the 20th Century.

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    We wanted to share a quick schedule update. Our supplemental episode on Françoise d'Aubigné, Madame de Maintenon has been moved from March 23 to April 27.
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    25 mins
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