216. Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan - Gilded Age Dollar Princess

In the late 19th Century nearly 200 American heiresses were sent across th Atlantic to marry members of British and European nobility, these wealthy young women's dowries could save entire estate, castle or even a Dukedom. These were the Dollar Princesses, the most famous of which was Consuelo Vanderbilt, the cream of Gilded Age society. This arranged marriage, like many others, was no fairy tale. Hosted by Katie Charlwood I'm On tour! First Tickets now released!!! Listen to Day & Nightshade Season 2 Out now Donate at: Patreon Tip Jar Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky Fan Mail: Katie Charlwood C/O The Postal Store Unit 11A Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland F92 DY22 Business Enquiries: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.