September 8, 2022
In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death, historian Simon Schama, former ambassador Kim Darroch and former MP Alistair Burt reflect on her legacy.
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Fmr. MP: Queen Elizabeth United Britain "Beyond Politics"
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British journalist Walter Bagehot famously wrote that the constitution needed two parts: the dignified and the efficient. Queen Elizabeth arguably represented both -- having just two days ago appointed Liz Truss as prime minister. Former U.K. MP Alistair Burt joined the show to discuss.
Historian: Queen Elizabeth Was Britain's "Center of Gravity"
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The Queen recently celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to her people. To discuss the Queen's extraordinary life and legacy, Poppy was joined by historian Simon Schama.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth's "Extraordinary" Wit
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The White House has sent its condolences to the Windsor family. The Queen was of course Britain’s top diplomat and much more -- she represented 14 other nations as head of state as well as carrying the responsibility to safeguard the "Special Relationship" that exists between the U.K. and the United States. Sir Kim Darroch, Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, reflects on the monarch.
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