Queen Elizabeth II appointed 15 Prime Ministers and witnessed 18 general elections, 13 government referendums, three minority governments, and one coalition.

Each Prime Minister enormously valued her experience and wisdom in their meetings with her.

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, Matt Chorley tells the history of the Queen and politics.

PLUS: David Lidington, former Lord President of the Privy Council who will take part in the Accession Council to formally proclaim King Charles as the new monarch, explains how the Accession works. 

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