Hey guys, it's Audrey and Tolly here from The Receipts Podcast and this week we're sponsored by the

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And the thing is, these women were absolutely amazing. I can't actually believe the stories about them. I had no idea. You can listen now

only on Audible subscription required. See audible.com.uk for terms. So, it's been quite a week,

hasn't it? For those of you in the future, if there is a future,

then just look up the week from about, say, the 8th of November 2016 up in Google and see what

comes up. Yeah, it's been a lot, hasn't it? In fact, 2016 has been a lot. I hope then I can bring

us all back to what is truly important. Not politics or

transportation accidents or how good the crown on Netflix is. Nope, what's truly important is a whistle

stop tour of the attributes of England's medieval queens. Before I get going though, I have as usual

some notices. First of all, joy of all joys, I have my laptop back.

Hazzar and hurrah.

I can't tell you how nice it is to have a machine

that is no longer on life support,

doesn't weigh as much of a small car,

and perform like your granddad attempting to lift said car.

Next, as usual, if you'd like to get the latest news about my podcasting life

and this show, then you can find me at Queens of England podcast on Facebook, at Queen's

podcast on Twitter. There's also my website, queensofenglandpodcast.com, and of course my all-important

Patreon page, where, should you be of noble heart and generous soul, you can throw some change my way.

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