Empire 189. Culloden: Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Last Stand
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Sep 25, 2024 
In a riveting discussion, historian Jacqueline Riding, author of "Jacobites: A New History of the '45 Rebellion," delves into the iconic Battle of Culloden. She explores the emotional rallying of Bonnie Prince Charlie at Glenfinnan and the dramatic contrasts of Highland fashion. The podcast reveals the brutal tactics of Duke Cumberland and the chaotic events leading to the Jacobite defeat. Riding also shares the heroic tale of Flora MacDonald aiding Charlie's escape and examines the profound aftermath for the Highlands and the movement's legacy.
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Lochiel's Astonishment
- William Dalrymple recalls a story about Sir Donald Cameron, who stopped planting trees when Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived.
- This clump of trees still exists, symbolizing the disruption caused by the uprising.
Initial Momentum
- Bonnie Prince Charlie had a real chance of succeeding, especially with the British army fighting elsewhere.
- The Jacobite march to Edinburgh faced minimal resistance initially.
Silver Canteen
- Bonnie Prince Charlie brought silverware and other luxurious items to the Highlands, like a true Ancien Régime prince.
- Dalrymple's ancestor received Charlie's silver canteen, later pawned by a gambling uncle.
