A most entertaining, amusing and historical talk “Secrets, Scandal & Salacious Gossip of the Royal Court”, was given via Zoom to a large number of AMD London members, partners and friends this evening.

The presentation was by Sarah Slater an official guide at Hampton Court. Sarah’s talk last year on The Ghosts of Hampton Court was well received and so it made sense to invite Sarah back again for this year’s Autumn online social.

And she did not disappoint, in my opinion topping last year’s talk. With talk on Royal lines, official and unofficial mistresses (aka Ladies of Negotiable Affection), and the connections of families which still to this day are closely associated with our Royal family. The talk concluded with some examples of the types of contraception used during the time with a stark warning given “not to try these at home!!”.

Thank you to all those who attended and if you were not there you missed a treat and will have to look up a picture of Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland to see which PM he looks like and is related to.

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Apr
Mark Masons' Hall
St Lawrence the Martyr

14
Apr
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Guided Tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre followed by lunch at The Anchor pub on the south bank.

02
May
Mark Masons' Hall

13
May
Mark Masons' Hall

14
May
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

19
May
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

05
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

16
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall
Red Cross of Babylon

17
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall

24
Jun
Mark Masons' Hall

08
Jul
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

08
Jul
Mark Masons' Hall
Installation Meeting

15
Jul
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New Members Dinner

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