Financing Queenship with Michele Seah

The English queens of the fifteenth century have had a serious popularity boost in the last twenty years, thanks to novels and TV series showing the glamour and drama of their lives. Queenship could have serious advantages – fame and fortune included. But eventually, you do have to pay the piper. This week, Danièle speaks with Michele Seah about where these powerful ladies got their cash, what they spent it on, and why it’s not that easy being queen. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

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Financing Queenship with Michele Seah is an episode from The Medieval Podcast by Danièle Cybulskie.

This episode is 52:13 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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