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Queen Elizabeth II's history and legacy

As Here & Now marks the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II’s long reign in the UK, royal historian and author Tracy Borman joins Robin Young to look back on her reign and the challenges that face King Charles III as he takes the monarchy forward.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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