Audience: Louis XIV w. Philip Mansel

Subjects 16: Norwegian Epstein-connections and Dutch popularity

After a long sabbatical pre-production, The Subjects is back with season 2. Birgit and Ole-Jørgen have had a busy time keeping track of what has transcribed in their own monarchies, and together they present (and heavily discuss) the part of monarchy and their role to play both as an institution and as people, especially in light of the Norwegian Crown Princess and her Epstein-contact. Both are looking forward to start season two of the podcast! We will hear you around!

Audience: Louis XIV w. Philip Mansel

King Louis XIV of France is probably the most famous monarch in history. With the nickname "the Sun King", the building of Versailles, and his reputation for being absolute in his personal power. The British author and historian Philip Mansel tells us all that is to know about Louis XIV, based on his biography of the monarch "The King of the World: The Life of Louis XIV". What do you think is the most common misconception about the Sun King? Listen to this episode and find out!

The Subjects 15: Church, Queen Sonja and death of a pope

Due to unforeseen events, there has not been an episode of the Subjects for a few weeks, but that is about to change! British tabloids are discussing why the Prince and Princess of Wales attended a different church service than the rest of the Royal Family, Queen Sonja of Norway was hospitalized earlier this week due to some respiratory issues, and Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday. Who will inhabit St. Peter's chair in a few weeks time?

Subjects 14: Invictus, as ever, New York and a ramble

Another slow week in the world of royalty. The Invictus games has happened and the Danish royal couple prince Joachim and Princess Marie was there. The Duchess of Sussex has changed the name of her brand in a way that makes Ole-Jørgen and Birgit have a fit, and Queen Maxima has visited the UN in New York.

The Subjects 13: Titles, Invictus and Ines

What a week. The Princess of Wales has visited a prison, and Birgit teaches Ole-Jørgen something about English titles that he has not been aware of. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working separately, with Prince Harry opening the Invictus Games. Birgit is not impressed. And what of the new princess in Sweden?