The History Festival at Hever Castle
Sun 21 Sept
|Two Sisters’ Theatre at Hever Castle
Join Gareth Russell and Dr. Linda Porter for an engaging discussion. This is a ticketed event.
Time & Location
21 Sept 2025, 15:00 – 16:00 BST
Two Sisters’ Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, United Kingdom
About The Event
Queen James: The Politics of Favour and the Power of Love at the heart of the monarchy
Gareth Russell
As King James I lay dying in 1625, his critics joked that they were about to mourn the death of ‘Queen James’. 400 years on from James’s death, Gareth Russell – author of the acclaimed new book Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain’s First King – explores the ways in which power, passion, and personality shaped this extraordinary royal life. James went from orphaned boy-King of Scots to becoming the first king to rule over all parts of the British Isles. In the years in between, he participated in witch-hunts, survived the worst storm in living memory, championed a new translation of the Bible, endured multiple assassination attempts, and married a remarkable princess. Along the way, James had six love affairs that are every bit as fascinating as Henry…