Spotlight: Why Britain can’t face up to the empire’s past
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This year, the only head of state that most Australians have ever known, Queen Elizabeth II, died. It led to an outpouring of grief and mourning, particularly in the UK. There were also protests, marches and an attempt from some to reckon with the monarchy's colonial past. Kindy Andrews is a Professor of Black Studies and author of the New Age of Empire. She talks about what the monarchy represents today.
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