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February 14, 2024 61 mins
Happy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the complicated woman that is Georgiana. This is part 2 of that series In this episode we'll get into the politics, the drama and the threesome relationship between Georgiana, Bess Foster and the Duke of Devonshire. Content warning for eating disorders, addiction issues, and miscarriages. Time Stamps 01:14 Georgiana's Unhappy Marriage and Meeting Bess Foster 02:25 The Deepening Friendship Between Georgiana and Bess 07:22 Georgiana's First Successful Pregnancy 13:57 Georgiana's Involvement in Politics 19:58 Georgiana's Gambling Addiction and Financial Troubles 22:26 The Unconventional Throuple: Georgiana, Bess, and the Duke 23:50 Bess's Pregnancy and the Strain on the Throuple 29:27 The Throuple's Trip to France 30:43 The French Revolution and the Duchess 31:51 The Miracle Baby 35:29 The Love Affair with Charles Gray 37:44 The Scandal and Exile 50:29 Return to England and Life After Scandal Some sources: Sotheby's: First Lady of Fashion https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/first-lady-of-fashion-georgiana-duchess-of-devonshire Georgian: Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman https://www.amazon.com/Duchess-Amanda-Foreman/dp/0812979699 Thank you Hello Fresh so much for your support. And if our listeners want to give it a try Go to HelloFresh.com/50baddest and use code 50baddest for 50% off plus 15% off your next 2 months! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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