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Not Just the Tudors - Nell Gwyn: Actress and Royal Mistress | Podventory

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Nell Gwyn: Actress and Royal Mistress

From Not Just the Tudors

Published 2/10/2025

How did a lowly orange seller become the most famous actress of her time and mistress of King Charles II?In 1660, King Charles II ruled that female stage roles must be played by women, leading to the rise of the 'Covent Garden Goddesses'. As a result, Nell Gwyn - born 375 years ago this month -…

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