The British Monarchy
The British Monarchy is a thread that has run throughout the history of Britain but over the centuries it has been a constantly evolving institution. Tracy Borman helps Dan chart how the monarchy has changed and what roles it continues to play.
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
November 23, 202134m 56s
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<p>The British Monarchy is a thread that has run throughout the history of Britain but over the centuries it has been a constantly evolving institution. From the warrior kings of early England steeped in violence to the largely symbolic constitutional monarch of today, Tracy Borman helps Dan chart how the monarchy has changed and what roles it continues to play. They discuss the best and worst of British Monarchs, why women seem to be better suited for this gargantuan job, her personal favourite ruler and what future kings and queens can learn from their predecessors. </p><br><p>Tracy Borman is an author, historian and broadcaster. Her latest book is called <em>Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy</em>.</p>
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