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What kind of leader will King Charles III be?

Queen Elizabeth II

Richard Drayton is a professor of imperial and global history at King’s College, London. He spoke to The World’s host Marco Werman about what King Charles III’s reign may be like.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks on during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice, Maidenhead, England July 15, 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee a sign of the evolution, rise of the British monarchy

Global Politics

Queen Elizabeth Marks 60 Years as Monarch with Diamond Jubilee

Celebrating 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth II

Conflict & Justice
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An Intimate Look at Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign

For many living inside or outside of a monarchy, the relevance of – or even necessity for – kings and queens in contemporary society is difficult to understand. But to others the concept is irresistable, as evidenced by the continued media fervor over Prince William and Princess Kate. Author Andrew Marr has interviewed those closest […]

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Queen Visit: Britain and Ireland Bury the Hatchet

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Audrey Carville, who is in Dublin, about the reaction to Tuesday’s historic visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II.

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