Margaret Beaufort: Lancastrian Loyalist or Ruthless Opportunist?
Margaret Beaufort: Lancastrian Loyalist or Ruthless Opportunist?  
Podcast: Tudors Dynasty & Beyond
Published On: Tue Jun 30 2026
Description: The wonderful Dr. Michael Jones returns to the podcast to take a fresh look at the remarkable life of Margaret Beaufort. Together, we explore how her turbulent childhood shaped the woman she would become - from growing up without ever knowing her father to the lasting impact his early death had on her life. We also dive into her relationship with her mother, and of course, we couldn't talk about Margaret without discussing her famous bond with her son, the future Henry VII.Along the way, Mike challenged a few assumptions I had about Margaret, and there were more than a couple of moments that genuinely surprised me. I have a feeling you'll be just as fascinated by what he has to say.*I was unable to add photos of the church and home in Samford Peverell, but I'll post them to social media AFTER the episode has been published.--Support the podcast on Patreon and receive COMMERCIAL-FREE episodes, EARLY ACCESS, and EXCLUSIVE content! https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Dr. Michael K. Jones