Remember the ladies and include the men.
MIL Henrietta Maria, Catherine’s mother-in-law, was a very valuable mentor to Catherine. The Dowager Queen gave tips on how to handle situations with her son and how to throw get togethers. MOM Luisa Guzman was sly and knew how to motivate her husband to fight for the Portuguese crown. She was more than just a … Read more
Catherine and Charles’ marriage didn’t end in divorce, but it wasn’t exactly a success. The man had many mistresses before and during their marriage, but the couple stayed on somewhat good terms. Would Charles’ character had been different if he hadn’t had access to so many women? If he lived today, would he had signed … Read more
Game Face I love it when the “just there” players in reality TV shows make it to the end—and win. Their opponents hadn’t realized they were making moves the whole way. One “just there” historical player is Catherine of Braganza. She played one of the best games in the history of queens vs. mistresses. It’s easy … Read more