Rex Factor

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Rex Factor

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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Prince Philip: Review

    It's the end of the series - with this episode, we finish our review of all the consorts from Ealhswith to Prince Philip. With the war, gaffes galore and a record-breaking stint as consort, there's plenty to discuss. The question is, will Prince Philip, consort to Elizabeth II, take the final place on the Rex Factor mountain? Sign up for ad-free episodes and over 350 bonus podcasts at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 17m

  2. 1 NOV

    Prince Philip: Biography

    We reach the end of the series, or nearly the end, as we embark on the first of two episodes for Prince Philip, the consort to Elizabeth II. No reviewing this time, but instead we take a look at his life and consortship, particularly a dramatic start to life which sees flight from revolution, family tragedy and the Second World War before things settle down and he becomes consort. Sign up to get the podcast ad-free along with hundreds of bonus episodes at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m

  3. 18 OCT

    Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Review

    In Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's second episode, we review the consort of King George VI by all the factors and decide whether or not she had the Rex Factor. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor for ad-free episodes and hundreds of bonus episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m

  4. 4 OCT

    Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon: Biography

    In the first of two episodes, we look at the life and queenship of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (AKA the Queen Mother), consort to King George VI. From growing up in a Scottish castle to the First World War, becoming the Duchess of York, helping the monarchy through the Abdication Crisis and the Second World to a half-century as the Queen Mother, Elizabeth spanned the twentieth century. We tell the story of her long life in this episode, with the review to follow in the second of her episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  5. 13 SEPT

    Wallis Simpson Review

    This time we review Wallis Simpson, the wife-but-not-consort of Edward VIII. There's lots for us to get our teeth stuck into: an independent spirit but not able to become queen; myriad rumours of scandals across the world plus an unhealthy dose of Nazi associations. Famous, notorious and compelling - but does she have that certain something? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m

  6. 30 AUG

    Wallis Simpson Biography

    In the first two episodes, we tackle one of the most controversial women in English royal history, Wallis Simpson. Technically not a consort, but her role in the Abdication Crisis and marrying the (former) King Edward VIII makes hers a fascinating and pertinent part of the story. In this episode, we tell her full life story, from growing up in Baltimore to marrying the king and having tea with Hitler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m

  7. 2 AUG

    Mary of Teck

    Mary of Teck (or Queen Mary, as many would have known her) was the consort of George V, and the first proper Windsor consort. Together with George, she helped set a model for the modern monarchy, facing a remarkable succession of crises (including two world wars). It was quite the story to get there as well, with a disrupted childhood, a royal tragedy and much more besides. Mary of Teck was there for it all, but will that be enough for the Rex Factor? Sign up for bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor Go to https://www.rexfactorpodcast.com/ for all our links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 11m

  8. 19 JUL

    Alexandra of Denmark

    We are into our final mini-series of the series, with Alexandra of Denmark (or Alix, as she was known), consort to King Edward VII. Alix enjoyed a surprisingly modest upbringing and was not initially favoured as a bride by Queen Victoria, but her kindly character and natural beauty saw her win the day. However, she would have to deal with excessive nagging from her mother-in-law and serial infidelity from her husband as well as the pressures of ill health and international diplomacy. It would be a long wait to become queen, but will Alexandra of Denmark be able to make her mark and be worthy of the Rex Factor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m
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Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.

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  • Creator
    Rex Factor
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2024
  • Episodes
    273
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2010 Rex Factor. All rights reserved.
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