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Nell Gwyn (Radio Edit)

You're Dead to Me

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Nell Gwynne: The Queen of the Mistresses

We're fond of saying that Nell Gwynne is Charles II's favourite mistress. We think that she was at or near the top, but he favoured many mistresses. She never became Queen of the Mistresses and remained close to him until his death in 1685. But true to her popular reputation for generosity, Nell left lots of money in her will to charity. So what do you reckon, Jess? You're a fan girl? Are you on Team Nell? Or have you heard some stuff that's changed your mind?

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