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The Queen's accession was seen as the dawn of a new Elizabethan age. But how long would the euphoria last? Show more
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How much power is invested in the monarchy, and what part does it play in the constitution? With contributions from Sir Edward Heath and Tony Benn. Show more
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The decision by the monarchy to allow TV cameras to film the domestic life of the royal family marked a dramatic change in the relationship between the palace and the media. Show more
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The arrival of Margaret Thatcher in 1979 provoked a new adjustment in the relationship between the Queen and her Prime Ministers. Show more
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Anthony Howard looks back at 1992, a year which will forever be remembered as the Queen's "annus horribilis". Show more
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When the Princess of Wales was killed in a car crash in 1997, the Palace was plunged into a crisis over its inability to react to the public mood. Show more
