Event timings (approx.)

7pm Doors open

7.30pm Tracy Borman speaks, followed by Q&A

8.30pm Book signing, opportunity to view archive items

We are delighted to welcome the acclaimed historian and author Tracy Borman back to Alnwick Castle on Tuesday 23rd September to speak about her latest book The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deceit and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty.

The Stolen Crown: Treachery, Deceit and the Death of the Tudor Dynasty

In March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch, lay dying at Richmond Palace. The queen's ministers clustered round her bedside, urging her to name her successor - something she had stubbornly resisted throughout her reign. Almost with her last breath, she whispered that James VI of Scotland should succeed her. She died shortly afterwards and the throne of England passed peacefully from Tudor to Stuart. Or so we've been led to believe. In this illustrated talk based on her new book, bestselling author, historian and broadcaster Tracy Borman will reveal the shocking truth behind one of history’s best-kept secrets.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to view rarely-seen items from the Alnwick Castle archive relevant to the subject of the talk.

Tracy Borman is Chief Historian of Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust. In 2024, she was awarded an OBE for services to heritage.

Event Information

Entry to Alnwick Castle will be via the Iron Railings on Castle Square (NE66 1NG). The nearest What Three Words /// began.visitors.inhabited.
If parking for this event, please park on the nearby streets. Do not park in the main Alnwick Castle & Alnwick Garden car park on Denwick Lane as there will be no access to the castle from this car park.
Gates to the castle will open at 7pm. The talk will begin at approximately 7:30pm and will last approximately one hour.
Refreshments for the event will be available from our bar on the night. Toilet facilities will be available in the Castle Courtyard.

Terms and Conditions

Event ticket permits you to access the event only. Please note this is not an Alnwick Castle attraction admission ticket.
Audio, video or photographic recordings are not permitted at any time during the event.
Alnwick Castle reserves the right to amend this event as required. If a significant change is made to the event (such as cancellation or other major amendment) we will inform you via the email used to make your booking.
In the event of cancellation, we will not refund any travel costs associated with cancellations.
Only assistance dogs are permitted.
Alnwick Castle reserves the right to alter this event information, terms and conditions at any time. Modifications are effective immediately and ticket holders will be informed via email.

Book Talk with Tracy Borman - The Stolen Crown