God Save the Queen!
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Queen Elizabeth II became Queen on February 6, 1952, and since then has ruled England as monarch, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her first three decades on the throne saw many changes in England, from the hard post-WWII years to the rise of television, to changing gender norms in her own family. What does it mean to be a woman on the throne and the head of your entire family at age 25 and beyond? Where does your husband fit into all of this? Listen in as we discuss these burning questions and more!

Related Reading for the Episode:

Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch

My Husband and I: The Inside Story of the Royal Marriage

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Introducing Monarcast!
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Welcome to Monarcast! Two fascinated Americans talk about monarchy from our uneducated POV. This week, we talk our favorite royals, Germans on the English throne, and give an intro to the woman herself, Queen Elizabeth II. Also, what’s in a regnal name? And have you watched A Christmas Prince yet? We know you did.