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Births, marriages and deaths: Rituals of the royal bedchamber - Dr Olivia Fryman
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:39:32
Publish Date: 2013-05-25 16:05:00
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During the 17th and 18th centuries, the royal bed was a site of utmost political significance. It was the place where newly-weds were bedded, babies were born and ageing monarchs died – events that had important consequences for the nation. Dr Olivia Fryman will explore these rites of passage.
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