Known as the 'Merrie Monarch', Charles II had many mistresses who wielded power and influence in the Restoration-era court. So how did his wife and queen, Catherine of Braganza, deal with it? Sophie Shorland explains more about the consort's relationships with her husband's many dalliances. Find out more at http://spr.ly/6181iCrGD | HistoryExtra

King Charles II restored monarchy and scandal. With mistresses like Nell Gwyn and Louise de Kérouaille, his court pulsed with gossip, ambition, and illegitimate heirs shaping British history. #CharlesII #Restoration #RoyalMistresses #NellGwyn #LouiseDeKerouaille #CourtScandal #HistoryGossip#AncientHistory #Storytelling #DidYouKnow #HistoryFacts #DocumentaryShort #WeirdHistory Read More:https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/charles-ii-love-life-video-0020195 | Ancient Origins