Lillie Langtry & Daisy Warwick: The Secrets, Affairs and Betrayals of the Prince's Mistresses

In the gaslit drawing rooms of Victorian England, two women weaponized their beauty, wit, and secrets to bring the British monarchy to its knees. Lillie Langtry arrived in London with nothing but a brilliant mind. She conquered high society, captivated the Prince of Wales, and built a theatrical empire from the wreckage of a world that tried to own her. Daisy Warwick, an heiress hand-selected by Queen Victoria herself, set fire to her gilded privilege. She replaced Lillie in the Prince's bed, campaigned for socialism, and dared to hold the royal family to ransom. Bound by their scandalous affairs with Edward, Prince of Wales, and their refusal to play by society’s rules, this is the full, uncensored biography of two women who seized the 20th century by the throat before it had even begun. If you like stories that go beyond the 15-minute summaries and get to the real history behind the headlines, you are in the right place. Here at Mythic Women, we have over 100 biographies on amazing women throughout history, and we would love to have you join us. Part I: The Jersey Lily 0:00 The Hypocrisy of Victorian England 3:06 The Rise of Lillie Langtry: A Jersey Childhood 10:21 A Disappointing Marriage to Edward Langtry 14:09 Ascending London Society & The Professional Beauty 24:45 Meeting the Prince of Wales 34:44 The Royal Mistress: Rules of Aristocratic Adultery 55:19 A Frosty Presentation to Queen Victoria 1:03:44 Royal Admirers & A Secret Romance 1:19:18 Exile, an Illegitimate Daughter, and Financial Ruin 1:21:36 The Stage: Reinvention as an Actress 1:25:55 Conquering America & The First Celebrity Brand 1:34:09 The Turf, The Imperial Theatre, & Edward’s Death 1:46:41 A Second Marriage & The Fight for Suffrage 1:51:36 Final Years in Monaco & Legacy Part II: The Red Countess 1:56:11 Introducing Daisy Warwick 1:57:42 The Heiress of Easton Lodge 2:03:21 Entering Society & Rejecting Prince Leopold 2:08:33 Marriage to Lord Brooke & High Victorian Excess 2:16:21 The "Babbling Brook": Scandal and Lord Charles Beresford 2:18:49 "Darling Daisy Wife": The Prince of Wales 2:28:54 The Tranby Croft Scandal 2:36:39 The Versailles Ball & A Socialist Awakening 2:46:35 Joseph Laycock and the Waning of Royal Favor 2:54:24 The "Red Countess" Takes the Stage 2:57:46 Blackmailing the Monarchy: The King's Letters 3:00:50 Pacifism, WWI, and Family Estrangement 3:05:34 The Twilight of the Gilded Age 3:11:24 Patron Acknowledgements #LillieLangtry #DaisyWarwick #royalscandals