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The Royal touch

In the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, a belief prevailed in the "royal touch" - the ability of the queen to heal subjects of scrofula by the laying on of hands. This power was seen as a charismatic gift, bestowed by God at her coronation. Francine Stock finds out more.

First broadcast on Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly, 26 August 2015.

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