This is The Guardian.

Hello, it's John Harris here.

We wanted to share an episode from our sister podcast today in focus,

which marks the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II,

the longest reigning monarch in British history.

She's died at the age of 96.

Polly, what would you say is a story of Queen Elizabeth II?

Elizabeth II is the story of nearly a century, a story of Britain's decline,

losing an empire, not finding another role, uncertain world,

in which she is the only figure of constability through all of the changes.

And for that reason, hugely praised and admired.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, has died.

Prince Charles is now king.

Coming to the throne at the age of 25,

the Queen steered the monarchy through decades of turbulent change,

appointing Prime Ministers from Winston Churchill to a few days ago,

Niz Truss, and the Guardian's Polly Toimby has witnessed it all.

As the nation mourns and leaders worldwide pay their respects,

we consider an extraordinary life.

From the Guardian, I'm Notinek Bar, to Zayn Focus,

with the Queen's passing, what's next for the monarchy and for Britain?

What's your earliest memory of Queen Elizabeth II?

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