Explore the life of Edith of Wessex, a formidable woman who played a crucial role during the tumultuous 11th-century England. As queen consort to Edward the Confessor, she navigated complex political landscapes and became the last Anglo-Saxon queen of England. Though overshadowed by figures like her brother, King Harold Godwinson, and William the Conqueror, Edith's story reveals the significant yet often overlooked influence of royal women in pre-Conquest politics. This is her compelling story. Music: "VOICE OF PRAYER" by "Noel Malekar" Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSpEjSoiZ6c 00:00: Introduction01:09: Ancestry & Early Life05:03: Marriage to Edward the Confessor07:24: Exile09:53: The Queen of England11:58: The Norman Conquest14:22: Death & Legacy #EdithofWessex #QueenofEngland #EdwardtheConfessor #HaroldGodwinson #WilliamtheConqueror #Anglo-Saxon #NormanConquest #MedievalEngland #RoyalWomen See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/68debda30e619a5d6f34b241 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices