After Elizabeth, will the British monarchy maintain its rank and power?

Audio 7:30 p.m.

Queen Elizabeth II of England, during her opening speech of the parliamentary session in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London, United Kingdom, May 11, 2021. © AFP

By: Anne Corpet Follow

1 min

God save the queen

, may God save the queen.

In a Great Britain facing an uncertain era, Elizabeth II is a symbol of constancy, stability, an anchor.

She represents her country with dignity, always stays above politics.

The queen, who has just celebrated the seventieth anniversary of her accession to the throne, shared confidences with 14 Prime Ministers, and met 13 American presidents.

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But his reign will not be eternal.

At 95, Elizabeth II must prepare her succession in the turmoil of scandals affecting the royal family.

Accusations of sexual assault against his son Andrew, quarrel between Harry and William, the two sons of the future monarch, suspicions of racism.

Controversies rain down on Buckingham like a bad London drizzle.

While thanks to Brexit, Scotland and Northern Ireland are gradually moving away from the kingdom.

How will the British monarchy maintain its rank and power?

Will Charles, the future king, have to modernize the crown to save it?

Welcome to a Royal Decryption, unfortunately without a fuschia pink suit or matching hat.

With :

- Philippe Chassaigne

, professor of contemporary history at the

University of Bordeaux Montaigne

, author of

The history of England from the origins to the present day

(Flammarion)

- Antoine Michelland , head of the royalties department at

Point de vue

magazine

, specialist in the British monarchy.  

A program presented by

Anne Corpet

, prepared by

Sigrid Azeroual

, produced by

Hélène Avril

,

Vanadis Feuille

for documentation.

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