Show Notes
Spanning seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign saw the world change beyond recognition.
From her earliest public appearances, representing her father King George VI, to her roles as sister, wife, mother, and mother-in-law, she was never far from the headlines.
But what was life like for the young princess, who dreamed of a baby brother who might take the throne instead?
How did she modernize an ancient role to fit a changing world, while managing a family so often overshadowed by scandal?
This is the first in a special two-part biography of Queen Elizabeth the Second.
This is a biography of Queen Elizabeth II.
A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by Paul McGann.
Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Dr. Tracy Borman, author of Crown and Sceptre; and Dr. Tessa Dunlop, author of Elizabeth and Phillip.
This episode was originally featured on Short History Of...
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