Late last week, news broke that England’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96.

During her 70-year reign the Queen has steered the royal family through immense social and political change, and there are many who mourn her death.

But there is also a complex legacy of colonialism to grapple with, and questions are already beginning over whether Australia should now re-consider becoming a republic.

Today, historian Dr Cindy McCreery on Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy, and what’s next for the monarchy.

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Guest: Historian Dr Cindy McCreery.

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The end of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign