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June 3, 2023
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The comical coronation of King George IV

Tony McMahon9 months ago013 mins

The coronation of King George IV in 1821 cost countless millions and inspired riots and apathy – Tony McMahon discovers more

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  • Queen Victoria

Has royal tradition been largely invented?

Tony McMahon9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

Is much of the tradition that surrounds the British Royal Family invented in surprisingly recent times? TV historian Tony McMahon suspects so.

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Queen Elizabeth – a lifelong presence

Tony McMahon9 months ago09 mins

Queen Elizabeth the Second has been a lifelong presence for TV historian Tony McMahon who relects on what she has meant to him

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