The Second Elizabethan Age: head of state

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This week, there’s one story dominating the headlines: the Peter Mandelson scandal and whether it spells the end for Keir Starmer’s troubled premiership. What does this episode tell us about Starmer himself and why has the Epstein scandal had so much political impact in the UK? H ...  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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The Times' Melanie Ried and the Daily Mail's John Stevens d ...

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