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Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.Copyright © 2010 Rex Factor. All rights reserved. World
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  • S4.10 William Adelin

    S4.10 William Adelin
    Oct 9 2026
    Our nearly monarch this week is William Adelin, only legitimate son of Henry I and famously a victim of the White Ship Disaster. Before this, however, he was being shaped for kingship, learning governance from his mother, Matilda of Scotland, seeing high stakes diplomacy from his father and even engaging in his first battle. So what might have been for William Adelin? You can watch the recording of this episode on Spotify or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1xk7gga9Kw0 Sign up for lots of bonus content, including an ad-free version of the main podcast and over 450 additional bonus podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor⁠⁠⁠⁠ "(00:00:00) Introduction" "(00:01:22) Biography" "(00:32:29) Battleyness" "(00:36:28) Scandal" "(00:38:56) Subjectivity" "(00:42:50) Longevity" "(00:43:40) Dynasty" "(00:44:38) Rex Factor" "(00:46:03) C Corner" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • S4.09 Robert Curthose

    S4.09 Robert Curthose
    Sep 25 2026
    We kick off the Norman nearly monarchs with Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror who managed to miss out on becoming king twice. A dramatic life story, tussling with his father and brothers, a bromance with Edgar the Ætheling and a starring role in the First Crusade. But is it enough for the Rex Factor? You can watch the recording of this episode on Spotify or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I9BMnk48blk Sign up for lots of bonus content, including an ad-free version of the main podcast and over 450 additional bonus podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor⁠⁠⁠ "(00:00:00) Introduction" "(00:01:30) Biography" "(00:35:43) Battleyness" "(00:50:37) Scandal" "(00:52:20) Subjectivity" "(01:01:10) Longevity" "(01:02:18) Dynasty" "(01:03:01) Rex Factor" "(01:09:01) C Corner" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Right to Reply 11: Anglo-Saxon Nearly Monarchs

    Right to Reply 11: Anglo-Saxon Nearly Monarchs
    Sep 11 2026
    It's our first Right to Reply of the Nearly Monarch series as we go through your messages on the Anglo-Saxons (and Viking) We hear of suggestions for other Nearly Monarchs to include, different approaches to the scoring system, plus your thoughts on all the nearly monarchs we've covered so far (including Offa). You can watch the recording of this episode on Spotify or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HDZ7S_7AI6I Sign up for lots of bonus content, including an ad-free version of the main podcast and over 450 additional bonus podcasts:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/rexfactor⁠⁠⁠ "(00:00:00) Introduction" "(00:05:28) General Messages" "()00:30:17) Offa "(00:35:19) Æthelwold" "(00:41:18) Ælfweard and Edwin" "(00:45:10) Edith of Wilton" "(00:52:59) Edward the Exile" "(00:57:36) Harald Hardrada" "(01:06:47) Edgar the Ætheling" "(01:10:47) Corner" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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