It's a new season and Queens Podcast is back to spill the tea on Margaret of Anjou, sometimes known as the she-wolf of France. Margaret was a fierce queen consort of England as wife of Henry VI, but in this episode we're going to meet baby Margaret and discuss the journey that got her to She Wolf territory. If this is your first Wars of the Roses episode, you might also enjoy any of these episodes between part 1 & 2: Margaret Beaufort Elizabeth Woodville Jacquetta of Luxembourg Also, her grandmother Yolande of Aragon is someone who we've covered that we think you'll like to! Time stamps: 02:04 Introducing Margaret of Anjou 05:29 Margaret's Early Life and Influences 09:20 Marriage Negotiations and Proxy Wedding 16:03 Journey to England 30:04 Meeting King Henry VI 35:03 The Duke of York and the Duke of Gloucester 35:34 Allies of Margaret: Suffolk and Somerset 38:53 Margaret's Grand Coronation 41:23 Political Tensions and Court Drama 01:03:19 Margaret's Pregnancy and Henry's Mental Break 01:05:35 Conclusion: Margaret's Uncertain Future Intro by Trashy Royals podcast Some sources: Red Roses by Amy License When Marguerite of Anjou Arrived in England The Guardian: Did Henry VI have a sex coach in his marriage bed? Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
