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FT Weekend: Tina Brown and Simon Schama on the royal family

Jun 4, 2022

Tina Brown, author of *The Palace Papers* and former editor of *The New Yorker*, joins historian Simon Schama for a lively discussion about the royal family's future amid the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. They delve into the challenges facing the Windsors, such as public perception and authenticity in modern society. The conversation also touches on the experiences of Harry and Meghan, the evolving views of Americans towards the monarchy, and how Prince Charles might shape its relevance for future generations.

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Episode notes

Intro

1min

The Windsors in Modern Society

8min

Misconceptions of Royal Life: Celebrity vs. Tradition

2min

The Evolution of Harry's Identity and the Royal Family's Reputation

2min

Monarchy in Modern America

10min

Reflection and Engagement: Looking Ahead to Future Topics

4min

This weekend, we're marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a spirited discussion on what’s next for the Windsors. Tina Brown, author The Palace Papers, speaks with historian Simon Schama and HTSI editor Jo Ellison about the state of the royal family. As Britain celebrates 70 years of Elizabeth II on the crown, what will the royal family look like over the next decade? We bring you this conversation from the recent US FT Weekend festival stage.

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Links and mentions from the episode:

– FT interview with Tina Brown, by Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson: ‘Nobody is remotely real around royals’ https://on.ft.com/3v19UqW

– Tina’s new book is called The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor--the Truth and the Turmoil

– Jo is on Twitter @jellison and Instagram @jellison22. Tina is On Twitter @TinaBrownLM. Simon is on Twitter @simon_schama.

– You can watch the full interview with Tina, Jo and Simon by buying an on-demand pass to the FT Weekend festival: https://usftweekendfestival.live.ft.com/page/2064102/program

A few more great FT Weekend pieces on the Jubilee:

– Simon Okotie: ‘Why, after all, I will celebrate the Jubilee’ https://on.ft.com/3xfTj3I

– Sarfraz Manzoor: ‘A constant Queen for a changing realm’ https://on.ft.com/3zhkooK

– Nilanjana Roy: ‘Elizabeth in India: the steel beneath the hats’ https://on.ft.com/38L5P1G

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Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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