Episode 367 - William Paget: King's Secretary & Tudor Survivor with Dr Andrew Johnston
Podcast: Talking TudorsPublished On: Sat Nov 07 2026
Description: Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Andrew Johnston about the life and career of William Paget, from his humble London origins to his central role as Henry VIII’s secretary. The episode explores Paget’s influence on diplomacy, the Privy Council, Henry’s will, and the fall of the Howards in the turbulent 1540s. Listeners will learn how Paget navigated court factions, helped shape the succession plan for Edward VI, and survived through multiple reigns, making him a key but often overlooked figure in Tudor politics. Check out the sponsor of today's episode, Simply Tudor Tours https://simplytudortours.com/ SUPPORT TALKING TUDORS ON PATREON! https://talkingtudors.podbean.com/ JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your Natalie Grueninger: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com
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