Queen Elizabeth II: The Best Stories from 70 on the Throne

The best stories about Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee.

Curated byAdrian Sherling, Hark Editor

7 CLIPS23 MINS

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When the Queen Hid From General Eisenhower

Queen Elizabeth‘s cousin Margaret Rhodes tells the comical story of how she once hid with the Queen under a table to avoid General Eisenhower.

When the Queen Hid From General Eisenhower

Desert Island Discs: Archive 2011-2015

1 MIN

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Bridesmaid’s Stories of the Queen’s Wedding

Lady Pamela Hicks was a bridesmaid for the then-Princess Elizabeth’s wedding to Prince Philip. She told some stories from behind the scenes.

Bridesmaid’s Stories of the Queen’s Wedding

The India Hicks Podcast

4 MINS

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The Moment Elizabeth Found Out She Was Queen

Queen Elizabeth wasn’t the first person to find out she was the Queen. In fact, she was one of the last.

The Moment Elizabeth Found Out She Was Queen

Stories of our times

2 MINS

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Meghan Vs. The Monarchy

Queen Elizabeth found herself at the head of an organisation which needed to modernise when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle. But it ended up tearing her family apart.

Dynasty by Vanity Fair

2 MINS

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How Queen Elizabeth Uses Her Outfit to Send a Message

Royal author Sali Hughes reveals how the Queen’s use of jewellery has sent secret messages about her beliefs.

How Queen Elizabeth Uses Her Outfit to Send a Message

Royally Obsessed

3 MINS

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How the Queen Dealt with Scandals Involving Princess Diana and Fergie

Royal biographer Andrew Morton reveals what happened after Sarah Ferguson’s toe-sucking controversy… which broke when she was staying in Balmoral.

How the Queen Dealt with Scandals Involving Princess Diana and Fergie

Marilyn Denis Does a Podcast

2 MINS

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How Accurate is 'The Crown'?

The Crown is how many people get their Royal knowledge. Here’s Royal correspondent Jennie Bond to separate the fact from the fiction.

Today in Focus

5 MINS

Curated byAdrian Sherling

7 CLIPS23 MINS

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Queen Elizabeth II: The Best Stories from 70 on the Throne

When the Queen Hid From General Eisenhower

Desert Island Discs: Archive 2011-2015

Bridesmaid’s Stories of the Queen’s Wedding

The India Hicks Podcast

The Moment Elizabeth Found Out She Was Queen

Stories of our times

Meghan Vs. The Monarchy

Dynasty by Vanity Fair

How Queen Elizabeth Uses Her Outfit to Send a Message

Royally Obsessed

How the Queen Dealt with Scandals Involving Princess Diana and Fergie

Marilyn Denis Does a Podcast

How Accurate is 'The Crown'?

Today in Focus

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