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Is there a royal sex scandal hidden in plain sight in the Bayeux Tapestry?

Is there a royal sex scandal hidden in plain sight in the Bayeux Tapestry?

What should we make of the famous Aelfgyva scene, where an enigmatic woman is portrayed alongside a curious priest?

Dr David Musgrove, FSA

Published: August 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM

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The Bayeux Tapestry is making headlines as it is loaned to the British Museum to be shown in England for the first time in almost a thousand years. It holds many mysteries, including the famous Aelfgyva scene, where an enigmatic woman is portrayed alongside a curious priest.

David Musgrove is joined by Michael Lewis and Emily Winkler to investigate.

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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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