Chalke History Festival

History remembers Henry VIII’s six wives – but what about James I’s six loves? In this fascinating discussion, Lucy Hughes-Hallett and Gareth Russell explore the powerful men at the heart of James I’s court, from trusted confidants to passionate lovers. James fell deeply in love three times – with a Scottish lord, an English knight, and the dazzling Duke of Buckingham, George Villiers, whom he called the “handsomest man in the whole world.” But his affections didn’t stop there – he was also infatuated with a Highland earl, a Welsh lord, and an English spy. These relationships shaped his rule, his politics, and the intrigue of the Stuart court. Join us as we uncover the love, ambition, and power struggles that defined the reign of Britain’s First King.

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