Tag: Kings
The secret history of the gay Kings and Queens of England
Secret love lives, stormy reigns and grisly murders
England’s ‘gay’ kings and queens defied society – during perhaps the most homophobic era of human history – to have same-sex lovers.
Of 41 monarchs since William The Conqueror, we’ve identified seven who were likely lesbian, gay or bisexual. That’s an incredible 17%. And they include some of the most famous rulers in British history.
This is the incredible history of their secret love lives, stormy reigns, tragic sicknesses and grisly murders.
King William Rufus...
