Most people in these islands, if asked, would probably say that the crown of England goes from father to son (or failing a son, daughter) by strict right of blood. In all the tales that we as a nation tell…
The bombshell in the car park
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Just occasionally my old life as a film journalist comes together with my work in history – as when, while writing Elizabeth and Leicester, I went onto the set of the second Elizabeth movie. It wasn’t the success the first…
Blood Sisters: Finding Richard
Blood Sisters came out at an exciting time. It wasn’t just the discovery of Richard III’s bones under a Leicester car park, but the role the women in his life played in confirming his identity. Here’s an article I wrote…