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.
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? Charles, the future king, will he have to modernize the crown to save it? Welcome to a Royal Decryption, unfortunately without a fuschia pink suit or matching hat.
With :
Philippe Chassaigneprofessor of contemporary history at theUniversity of Bordeaux Montaigneauthor of The history of England from its origins to the present day (Flammarion)
Antoine Michellandhead of the royalties department at the magazine Point of viewspecialist in the British monarchy
A program presented by Anne Corpetprepared by Sigrid Azeroualproduced by Helen April, Vanadis Leaf to documentation.