Episode
Can the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
35:18
Published: Mon Sep 19 2022
Description
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth today will be one of the most extraordinary public spectacles of the last several decades in Britain, accompanied by an outpouring of sadness, reverence and respect.But the end of the queen’s 70-year reign has also prompted long-delayed conversations about the future of the Commonwealth and of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.Guest: Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: In Commonwealth nations with British colonial histories, Queen Elizabeth’s death has rekindled discussions about a more independent future.The loss of the beloved figurehead has left many in Britain anxious and unmoored, unsure of their nation’s identity, its economic and social well-being, or even its role in the world.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The death of Queen Elizabeth may mark the end of the United Kingdom as we know it, according to Mark Landler.
00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
The death of Queen Elizabeth may mark the end of the United Kingdom as we know it, according to Mark Landler. The country is in a state of mourning and the Queen's state funeral is an extraordinary public spectacle after 10 days of collective national mourning and tributes.
EpisodeCan the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
PodcastThe Daily
The end of Queen Elizabeth's reign marks the beginning of an uncertain period for the British monarchy, with discussions surrounding the future of the project likely to take place.
01:40 - 08:09 (06:28)
Summary
The end of Queen Elizabeth's reign marks the beginning of an uncertain period for the British monarchy, with discussions surrounding the future of the project likely to take place. Despite the independence of countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Jamaica, and Antigua, the Queen still serves as the head of state and a symbol of their former colonial past.
EpisodeCan the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
PodcastThe Daily
The transition from Queen to King may lead to an unraveling of the four nations of the United Kingdom, posing an existential crisis for both the monarchy and Britain.
08:09 - 16:10 (08:00)
Summary
The transition from Queen to King may lead to an unraveling of the four nations of the United Kingdom, posing an existential crisis for both the monarchy and Britain. This shift also translates into a conversation about a new relationship or severing ties with the royal monarchy in various Commonwealth countries and territories.
EpisodeCan the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
PodcastThe Daily
The Good Friday Agreement allows for a vote for Northern Ireland to leave the UK, but it remains to be seen whether the monarchy could prevent this.
16:10 - 26:13 (10:03)
Summary
The Good Friday Agreement allows for a vote for Northern Ireland to leave the UK, but it remains to be seen whether the monarchy could prevent this. While the loss of Northern Ireland may not be a huge emotional blow to the monarchy or a major economic loss to the UK, there are long-standing independence movements in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
EpisodeCan the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
PodcastThe Daily
The loss of Scotland from the monarchy and the UK as a whole would be a significant blow, potentially taking the wind out of the sails of the pro-independence movement and weakening the ties that bind the monarchy and the UK.
26:13 - 32:59 (06:46)
Summary
The loss of Scotland from the monarchy and the UK as a whole would be a significant blow, potentially taking the wind out of the sails of the pro-independence movement and weakening the ties that bind the monarchy and the UK.
EpisodeCan the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
PodcastThe Daily
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek peace in Ukraine during a televised exchange on Friday, following Ukraine's recapture of several towns from Russia in the country's northeast.
32:59 - 35:11 (02:12)
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek peace in Ukraine during a televised exchange on Friday, following Ukraine's recapture of several towns from Russia in the country's northeast.