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b'While researching various \\u2018girl queens\\u2019 - i.e., queens under the age of 21 - I came across a story that seemed absolutely fitting for this wonderful, rainbow-filled month of celebration. It\\u2019s the story of a young girl who came into power early, who sought to understand all she could of the world, and whose power was used to create peace, intercultural understanding, and advance a society where learning and artistic achievement were paramount. Yet it\\u2019s also a story of secrets and regrets - of love perhaps unrequited, of a nation left reeling, and ultimately, of a woman who defied every authority of her age to assert her own vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.\\n\\nThis is the story of the most intriguing queen I\\u2019ve found yet: Christina of Sweden.\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlspeak/message\\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlspeak/support'