Kit De Waal on Sarah Forbes Bonetta
Anita learns about the little girl stolen from a Yoruba village and given as a gift to Queen Victoria, becoming part of high society. With guests Kit De Waal and Zainab Badawi.
Author Kit De Waal and TV presenter and journalist Zeinab Badawi explore the extraordinary story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta. The 6 year old West African girl, orphaned by King Dahomey and taken to his court, where a British Naval Captain bargained to take her back to England. There she was presented as a gift to Queen Victoria and entered high society, where she was called "the African princess".
Produced by Audio Always
Producer: Ailsa Rochester
Editor: Jo Meek
Sound: Tom Rowbotham
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Sarah Forbes Bonetta: Portrait of Queen Victoria's goddaughter on show
A 91热爆 News report on the portrait discussed by Kit, Zeinab and Anita.
Broadcasts
- Wed 3 Aug 2022 11:3091热爆 Radio 4
- Sun 7 Aug 2022 21:3091热爆 Radio 4
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Princess
Anita Anand explores memorable princesses from history and fiction.
