The Leader

Queen Elizabeth's most notable achievements

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Queen Elizabeth will long be remembered as the longest reigning monarch in British history. She's been credited with the most famous face in the world, was the first monarch to appear on television, and also sent one of the first ever emails. Sarah Richardson, Professor of Modern British History at the University of Warwick describes some of her top achievements as our monarch, and why she’s so dearly loved by the British public. In this episode:

Her role as a female leader
Why she pushed to join the military effort at WWII
How she embraced new technology
Her impact on the Commonwealth
Choosing Prime Ministers
Why the British public love her

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