373. The First British Indians: The Sisters Rejected By Queen Victoria (Ep 4)
28 Jun 202654:55
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This episode of Empire: World History was published 28 Jun 2026 and runs 54:55. It's part of the History & African Stories collection on SA Radio & Podcasts — browse that page for more shows like it, or press play to listen right here.
Who were Princesses Irene and Pauline, the forgotten Duleep Singh sisters? Why did Queen Victoria shun them? Why did Irene choose to leave her fortune to Dr Barnado's, sparking a…
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