Show Notes
She is on our postage stamps, our notes and our coins, but how did she get there? I didn't vote for her. Over the following two episodes, Intermediate English explores the twists and turns in Britain's monarchy, and the case for its continuation. Music: Dragon Rider by Dogon Lights Find out more about Scottish history here Find out more about Republic here
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