Late last week, news broke that England’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96. 

During her 70-year reign the Queen has steered the royal family through immense social and political change, and there are many who mourn her death.  

But there is also a complex legacy of colonialism to grapple with, and questions are already beginning over whether Australia should now re-consider becoming a republic. 

Today, historian Dr Cindy McCreery on Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy, and what’s next for the monarchy. 




Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram.

Guest: Historian Dr Cindy McCreery.

Late last week, news broke that England’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96. During her 70-year reign the Queen has steered the royal family through immense social and political change, and there are many who mourn her death.  But there is also a complex legacy of colonialism to grapple with, and questions are already beginning over whether Australia should now re-consider becoming a republic. Today, historian Dr Cindy McCreery on Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy, and what’s next for the monarchy.  Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>.Guest: Historian Dr Cindy McCreery.

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