The last years of the Queen's life underlined her place at the heart of national life. From a unique state visit to the Republic of Ireland to the Diamond Jubilee, from the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles to London 2012, sh

7. From Tragedy to Triumph

Sep 9th, 2022 15m 8s

The tragic death in Paris of Diana, Princess of Wales resulted in the greatest public criticism of the monarchy since the Queen had come to the Throne 45 years earlier. In this episode of Radio 4's new podcast on the reign of Elizabeth II, Jame

6. The Private Monarch

Sep 9th, 2022 12m 40s

As head of state, the Queen's role and responsibilities ensured she was seldom out of public view. But when "off-duty", she was seldom happier than when leading the life of a countrywoman, enjoying the company of dogs and horses. She was also a

5. Power and Influence

Sep 9th, 2022 16m

In the latest episode of Radio 4's new podcast on the life of Elizabeth II, James Naughtie looks at the Queen's relations with her prime ministers over the decades of her reign. Winston Churchill was in Downing Street when she came to the Thron

4. For Better, For Worse

Sep 9th, 2022 15m 15s

In the latest episode of Radio 4's new podcast on the life of Elizabeth II, James Naughtie turns his attention to the marital woes of the Queen's children and how they affected her and her reign. In a highly successful union, the Queen herself

3. Thoroughly Modern Monarch

Sep 9th, 2022 12m 17s

In this episode of Radio 4's new podcast on the life of Elizabeth II, James Naughtie looks at how she put her stamp on the monarchy. In the 1950s, Britain - and the Commonwealth - were changing fast and the public expected to see and hear a dif

2. From Princess to Queen

Sep 9th, 2022 14m 38s

In the second episode of Radio 4's new podcast on the life of Elizabeth II, James Naughtie looks at the dramatic change that transformed Princess Elizabeth's life much earlier than she had anticipated. She and Prince Philip, together with their

1. The Princess, the War and a Greek Prince

Sep 9th, 2022 12m 21s

In this first episode of Radio 4's new podcast about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, James Naughtie begins by looking at her early years with the help of some of those who knew her and worked with her, how she prepared for the role that was une

Introducing The Queen Remembered

Sep 9th, 2022 41s

Introducing The Queen Remembered from BBC Radio 4, a new podcast about the life of Elizabeth II, James Naughtie explains how he will: look at the life of the Queen from her early years through the seventy years of her reign; talk to some of tho

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