The Second Elizabethan Age: head of state

Foundling is a six-part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer. This is episode 1 - On the vergeJournalist Lucy Greenwell goes in search of Jess following rumours and unanswered questions about where she was born and who gave birth to her. To listen to the re ...  Show more

Last week, the New York Times ran an experiment that has far-reaching implications, especially for book lovers. It asked readers to compare five pairs of writing samples — one written by AI, the other by a well-known author — and choose which they preferred. AI was chosen much of ...  Show more

Matt Chorley talks to legendary broadcaster Andrew Marr about 40 years in the industry, holding politicians to account, and which Britons he thinks will define the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Queen Elizabeth II appointed 15 Prime Ministers and witnessed 18 general elections, 13 government referendums, three minority governments, and one coalition.

Each Prime Minister enormously valued her experience and wisdom in their meetings with her.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday afternoon. For 70 years she was a constant figurehead. So what happens now?<hr>

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Richard Lambert recalls the excitement at the start of the second Elizabethan age. In 1953 Britain was a deferential society and adulation of the Queen on her coronation was the order of the day. If you'd like to read and listen to more of Tortoise's reporting on the Queen, inclu ...  Show more