Britain begins to think the unthinkable: life after the queen
Elizabeth II’s intention is to remain in public view as long as she can. But the shadow cast by her years lengthens
31 October 2021 - 18:42
The world’s leaders are gathered in Glasgow for COP26, but Queen Elizabeth II — most likely the dignitary they were keenest to glimpse — will not be there to greet them. She will address delegates in a recorded video instead. The conference will lack the magic dust that the physical presence of Europe’s last anointed and longest reigning monarch scatters over such occasions. ..
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