She is the longest-serving monarch in British history and has lived through 14 British prime ministers and 13 US presidents.In this episode, we'll take a look at the remarkable life of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, and ask ourselves how she, the monarchy, and the country have changed since she became queen almost 70 years ago.
Why Elizabeth was an unlikely queen
King Edward VIII and his abdication
The death of King George VI
The young life of Elizabeth
Becoming queen in 1952
The changing world in 1952
The personal life of Queen Elizabeth
How much do we actually know about her views?
How has the British monarchy changed since she took the throne?
Is Queen Elizabeth still popular in Britain?
The controversies of Queen Elizabeth
1992: her "annus horribilis"
Recent controversies: Windsor Castle, Diana, Harry & Meghan, Prince Andrew
The language of Queen Elizabeth: "The Queen's English"
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