The 5th Duke & Duchess of Rutland | The Heart of Belvoir Castle With The 11th Duchess

Welcome back to the season finale of Past Loves - the weekly history podcast that explores affection, infatuation and attachment across time.

This week I am joined by an absolutely incredible guest the 11th Duchess of Rutland to discuss the relationship between the 5th Duke and Duchess, John Henry and Elizabeth.

Together they created the most magical fairy-tale castle - Belvoir Castle. When Elizabeth arrived at Belvoir as a young bride, she was not inspired by the building currently looking out across the Vale of Belvoir. Instead, this remarkable Regency power couple wanted to make a statement all of their own and with this, the romantic castle that we now see today was born. They entertained in the most fabulous way and left an indelible mark on society and the British landscape. 

Today, you may recognise Belvoir from Netflix's The Crown, The Young Victoria (2009) or Victoria & Abdul (2017). But, whilst it may be a firm favourite of Hollywood, John Henry and Elizabeth are truly the heart of the breathtaking Belvoir Castle.

Where To Find Us

Book tickets for Belvoir Castle: https://www.belvoircastle.com/castle-book-tickets/

Follow Belvoir Castle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvoircastle/

Follow Past Loves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastlovespodcast/

Shop Her Grace's book Belvoir Castle: A Thousand Years of Family Art and Architecture: https://www.belvoircastle.com/castle-duke-and-duchess-of-rutland-books/

Learn more about Elizabeth's parents' love story in the Castle Howard episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/997147/4052561

Listen To Victoria & Albert episode with Helen Rappaport: https://www.buzzsprout.com/997147/3782192

Watch Phil Spencer's Stately Homes: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/phil-spencers-stately-homes

If Past Loves has become your current love, you can email me at pastlovespodcast@gmail.com