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This week we held three special ThinkIns to reflect on the death of the Queen and the questions surrounding it. What we discussed made Tortoise editor James Harding reconsider his views on the monarchy

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Sir Richard Lambert reflects on the 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II in a six-part podcast series for Tortoise.

It is thought that Britain’s new monarch will favour a slimmed down royal family. What will this look like?

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This week, three special ThinkIns made Tortoise editor James Harding reconsider his views on the monarchy.

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A collection of photography from the life and reign of Britain’s longest serving monarch.

The collective grief will be seismic. But the Queen’s death is a moment to celebrate an historic reign, and unite in collective gratitude, writes Matthew d’Ancona.

Sir Richard Lambert’s six-part podcast series on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, adapted into a single written piece.

Will the prince’s public displays of solidarity lead to an improvement in their relationship?

In the 96 days following Boris Johnson’s resignation announcement, the UK will have had six days of fully working government…
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