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The Rest is History Podcast Launches World Cup of English Kings and Queens
TLDR The Rest is History podcast has launched the World Cup of English Kings and Queens, featuring 16 monarchs competing for the title. The eligibility for the tournament is based on whether they ruled England, regardless of controversy or whether it was as a separate entity or part of a larger kingdom.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The Rest is History podcast is launching the World Cup of English Kings and Queens, with 16 monarchs competing for the title.
05:07
The inclusion of Athelstan as a contender in the World Cup of English Kings and Queens is not controversial because he is considered the first king of England, while Alfred the Great is not included because he is seen as an English king but not a king of England.
09:22
The eligibility for the World Cup of English Kings and Queens is based on whether they ruled England, regardless of whether it was as a separate entity or part of a larger kingdom, and this includes controversial figures like Cromwell who ruled as Lord Protector.
13:24
The hosts discuss some of the kings and queens who didn't make it into the World Cup, including Richard Cromwell, George IV, and King Edward VIII, and mention the different perspectives on English monarchs from outside of England.
17:37
The continuity between Athelstan and Elizabeth II lies in the sacral ritual of the coronation, which both kings took very seriously, but the role of the monarchy has been radically reconfigured as Britain becomes a multicultural society.
21:58
The first match in the World Cup of Kings & Queens is between Elizabeth I and Edward I, with Elizabeth I being the clear favorite due to her strong association with English national identity.
26:30
The upcoming matches in the World Cup of Kings & Queens include Elizabeth II vs. Henry II, Henry V vs. Henry VII, and William I vs. Knutt, with Henry VII and Knutt being favored by the hosts.
30:32
The hosts discuss the matchups between Richard the First and Sir Hiss, Charles II and Oliver Cromwell, and Victoria and Athelstan in the World Cup of Kings & Queens, with Richard the First and Charles II being favored.
34:50
Henry VIII is considered the second seed in the World Cup of Kings & Queens due to his brand recognition and consequential reign, while George V is seen as the most boring king, but he did not chop off the heads of his wives and was a great stamp collector.
39:10
The hosts express their nervousness and excitement for the upcoming matches in the World Cup of Kings & Queens, and encourage listeners to vote for their favorites.
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