Arbella Stuart - Elizabeth I's Forgotten Heir

Today Arbella Stuart is Elizabeth I's forgotten heir, yet during her lifetime she was raised in the belief that she might one day be Queen. Her life can be viewed as tragically romantic, but is there much more to her story then that? What agency did Arbella wield, or was she completely controlled by the forces around her? In this episode, Chief Historian Tracy Borman is joined by historian Sarah Gristwood to explore the forgotten story of Arbella Stuart. Learn more about the life of Arbella Stuart.

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Arbella Stuart - Elizabeth I's Forgotten Heir is an episode from Talks and Lectures by Historic Royal Palaces.

This episode is 51:28 long.

This episode was published on Nov 20, 2025.

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