Stuff You Missed in History Class Queen Victoria: The Lady Hastings Scandal
Jan 27, 2016
Queen Victoria, who reigned for over six decades, faced early missteps and damaging rumors about her mother's lady-in-waiting. The podcast explores Lady Flora Hastings' appointment, her health issues, accusations of pregnancy, tensions between the Hastings family and the court, the death of Lady Flora, and the impact on Queen Victoria's reign.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Lady Flora's Discomfort and Consultation with Dr. Clark
05:24 • 6min
Accusations, Examinations, and Unrest
11:37 • 5min
Escalating Tensions and Lady Flora's Death
16:29 • 8min
The Aftermath of Lady Flora's Death and Queen Victoria's Guilt
24:22 • 7min
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31:04 • 2min