Lucy Worsley, born on December 18, 1973, in Reading, Berkshire, is a distinguished English historian, author, curator, and television presenter. She earned a First-class honours degree in Ancient and Modern History from New College, Oxford, in 1995, and completed her DPhil at the University of Sussex in 2001.
Worsley served as the chief curator of Historic Royal Palaces, managing sites like the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace. She departed from this role recently to focus on her media projects.
In the realm of broadcasting, Worsley is renowned for her engaging historical documentaries. She has presented numerous BBC series, including “A Very British Murder,” “The First Georgians,” and “Six Wives with Lucy Worsley.”
Her recent projects include the podcast “Lady Killers,” which delves into the lives of Victorian women accused of murder, and the quiz show “Puzzling,” where contestants tackle various puzzles.
Worsley has received several accolades for her contributions to history and media, including an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2018.