Rex Factor

Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.

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Messages & Previews 8
Before we get on to the play-offs in the new year, we read some of your messages relating to all aspects of the podcast (both recent and long ago) and share some previews of our bonus content on Patreon. If you would like to join the Privy Council and access the over 350 episodes of bonus content (plus ad-free versions of the main podcast) you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lucy Hughes-Hallett (The Duke of Buckingham)
We speak to Lucy Hughes-Hallett about her fascinating book Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham was a favourite of both James I and Charles I, lover to the former and mentor to the latter. Lucy tells us about his unlike rise to power and some of the dramatic (and sometimes farcical) stories from his life. Sign up for ad-free episodes and 350+ bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jane Tippett (The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII)
We speak to Jane Tippett on the fascinating story of Edward VIII's memoir, with Jane telling us about how and why the book was written and the wealth of new material that she has found giving us further insight into Edward's views on his childhood, time as Prince of Wales and the Abdication Crisis. You can find out more about Jane at her website http://janemtippett.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jane_marguerite_tippett/ Her book is Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII Become a Privy Councillor to get these podcasts ad-free as well as 350+ bonus podcasts at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Right to Reply: Windsor Consorts - Part 2
After taking your messages on the first three Windsor consorts, today we deal respond to your messages about Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Prince Philip - only two of them, but as the most recent and very much within living memory, they very much generated the most discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Right to Reply: Windsor Consorts - Part 1
We tackle your messages about the Windsor consorts, but because we had so many messages and so much to talk about, we've had to cut the episode in half! So in Part 1, we respond to your messages about Alexandra of Denmark, Mary of Teck and Wallis Simpson, with messages on Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Prince Philip to follow next week. Sign up for ad-free episodes and bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor Find all our links at https://www.rexfactorpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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