The Queen outlines priorities for her new government

The World

The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, outlined his plans today in the traditional way: through the Queen. What’s behind this quirky royal role-playing? What are Johnson’s priorities? Host Carol Hills speaks with the BBC’s Rob Watson.

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