The legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II has died after a 70-year reign. This weekend, we reflect on her legacy, life and cultural impact with FT Weekend editor Alec Russell. Then, producer Lulu Smyth takes us to meet the people gathered outside Buckingham Palace.

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Links: 

Simon Schama, ‘Elizabeth II: an appreciation’: https://on.ft.com/3qsNI64

Jo Ellison, ‘The Queen’s constancy never went out of style’: https://on.ft.com/3qpwOVF 

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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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