In today’s world the idea of the monarchy is outdated, but it thrived under Queen Elizabeth II. The Economist’s Editorin chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and Britain correspondent, Catherine Nixey, discuss what the Queen’s death means for the future of the crown.

00:00 How has Britain reacted to her death?
02:36 The impact of her death worldwide
03:48 What is the future of the British monarchy?
04:45 The new king will face challenges

Find all our coverage on the Queen’s death: https://econ.st/3RNqd3n

Why does the monarchy matter? https://econ.st/3xvmijT

How does succession in the British monarchy work? https://econ.st/3S7zy5V

What sort of king will Charles III be? https://econ.st/3QMMRrC

Will Charles III keep the Commonwealth going? https://econ.st/3BGTYNW

Some of the new king’s realms may become republics: https://econ.st/3dfSbpJ

Read the Queen’s obituary: https://econ.st/3d16TRb

The Queen’s death is the end of an era: https://econ.st/3Db6Jl2

How the death of Elizabeth II has affected Britain: https://econ.st/3BKj4eB

How each generation is mourning the Queen: https://econ.st/3S3Y5sw