Brace yourselves for this juicy episode of Queen's Podcast where Nathan and Katy spill the tea on the heck of a ride that was Christina of Sweden's life - part two! This queen's life was no snoozefest - think lavish parties with wine flowing from fountains, a theater for the ladies in Rome, and a whole lot of rule-breaking. So buckle up, queens, as we dive into her reign, her dramatic exit from royalty, her Roman escapades, and her legacy as the original hipster queen who loved stirring the pot. Let's get into it!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Christina of Sweden

02:41 The Lavish Coronation Ceremony

05:34 Christina's Vision for Sweden

10:01 Christina's Relationship with Rene Descartes

25:24 The Dramatic Abdication Ceremony

29:14 Life After Abdication

32:48 Conversion to Catholicism

33:17 Invitation from the Pope

36:18 Christina's Relationship with Cardinal Azzolino

40:04 Conflict with the French

43:39 The Execution of Monadeschi

48:08 Return to Sweden

51:11 Final Years in Rome

Some fun sources:

• The Royal Palaces: History's Grandest Coronation
• Headstuff: Queen Christina of Sweden, Lesbian Troublemaker
• Jewish Telegraphic Agency
• https://www.romeing.it/women-saint-peters-basilica-vatican/

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