Queens Podcast

Dagmar of Denmark: From Empress to Exile We are back for part 3 of the life of Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna, empress of Russia. Her son, Nicholas, is now tsar and it doesn't go great for anyone. In this episode we'll discuss the complicated tightrope Dagmar had to walk as both mother and chief political advisor in a difficult time to be a royal. We'll also go into Rasputin's role in her life as well as a life in exile (spoiler alert!). Timestamps 00:31 The Hosts' Banter and Patreon Shoutouts 03:35 Dagmar of Denmark: Part Three Begins 03:54 Dagmar's Relationship with Her Daughter-in-law 08:56 Dagmar's Political Involvement and Nicholas's Reign 11:04 Nicholas and Alexandra's Coronation 17:16 Dagmar's Family Troubles and Retirement 28:30 The Arrival of Rasputin 32:02 The Unpopular Reign of Nicholas 33:06 The Outbreak of World War I 37:54 The Russian Revolution and Dagmar's Reaction 40:37 The Aftermath of the Russian Revolution 42:45 Dagmar's Return to Denmark 46:41 Life in Denmark and the Legacy of D