Dr Tracy Borman, Phd

Dr Tracy Borman, PhD

Historian and biographer, Dr Tracy Borman has worked extensively with Historic Royal Palaces, the organisation that cares for six magnificent palaces in London and Northern Ireland. Apart from her duties as joint Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, she is a regular contributor to the sell-out "History Girls" lecture series which also features the equally eminent authors Alison Weir, Kate Williams and Sarah Gristwood. Tracy played a leadership role in the UK's celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne and is now working on a new project to create a "Magic Garden" at Hampton Court for future generations to enjoy.

Tracy has regularly appeared on television and radio, and has featured in a range of magazine and newspaper articles. She is a regular contributor to history magazines, including articles in BBC History Magazine on the history of beauty and 18th century ‘It’ Girls.

Tracy is the author of Henrietta Howard: King's Mistress, Queen's Servant and Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen, Matilda: Queen of the Conqueror; The Ring & the Crown: A History of Royal Weddings, 1066-2011; and Witches: A Tale of Sorcery, Scandal and Seduction. Her new book Thomas Cromwell- The Untold Story of Henry VIII’s Most Faithful Servant, was published in the UK in September 2014 and will be published by Grove Atlantic in the USA in January 2015.