Lady Anne Somerset
Historian and biographer of Queen Anne, providing expertise, analysis, and corrective interpretation of the queen's life and reign during the interview.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 39min
Queen Anne: The Last Stuart Monarch
Lady Anne Somerset, historian and biographer of Queen Anne, offers a corrective take on the last Stuart monarch. She probes Anne’s poor health and public image, the tragic pattern of her pregnancies, the political maneuvering behind the 1707 Union, and the fraught relationship with Sarah Churchill. The conversation reevaluates Anne’s political activity, faith, and why her reputation has been misunderstood.
