I’m very happy to say that I have recently signed a contract with Yale University Press for a new book entitled Two Dynasties. This will tell the story of the two intertwined families who ruled France and England in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It’s a period full of interesting characters, including some of the great ‘celebrities’ of medieval history, but also some lesser-known characters who played pivotal roles in the history of their kingdoms. There will be war and peace, battles and treaties, murders and marriages, but most of all there will be people, because this is the story of two families and their many members. To be published…

I’ll be speaking about Matilda at Gloucester History Festival on 16 September. Get your tickets while they’re hot! https://gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/events/matilda-empress-queen-warrior/

I had a great time talking about Matilda at the Hay Festival on 28 May. Many thanks to all who came along and engaged brilliantly, and to all those who came to speak to me and/or buy a book afterwards.

It’s the place we all want to go to … I’m delighted to say that I’ll be talking about Matilda at the Hay Festival, on Tuesday 28 May at 4pm. Please come and join me! Details here: https://www.hayfestival.com/p-15389-catherine-hanley.aspx

I’m happy to say that I will be speaking at BBC History magazine’s ‘Kings and Queens’ weekend on 2-3 March, on the subject of ‘Matilda: The Greatest King England Never Had’. More details of the event are available on the HistoryExtra website – hope to see you there!