The Queen: An Acceptance of History
Michael Morpurgo argues that the Queen's place in history was written for her partly by birth, mostly by circumstance. But, he says, she was always looking to the future.
Michael Morpurgo reflects on the remarkable life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
'The crown and the jewels were costume, the Palace was a stage. She knew that, we knew that', writes Michael. 'It was a charade, but one that worked wonderfully well, because she was centre stage in our national drama, because enough of us believed in her'.
As the world changed around her, Michael argues, the Queen at all times looked to the future, helped us find our place in the world and discover who we are as a people.
Producer: Adele Armstrong
Sound: Peter Bosher
Production coordinator: Iona Hammond
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
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