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Queen Elizabeth the Second, Part 2 of 2

Jul 8, 2026 · 51m

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As the Queen’s family life grew more complex, the relationship between palace and press intensified. But balancing the need for security and privacy against her very public responsibilities was never simple. So who was the real woman beneath the crown? How did she deal with the darkest years of her reign, and the grief of losing her beloved husband? And how will history remember her extraordinary seven-decade reign? This is the second in a special two-part 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…