What is the future of the British monarchy?

In today’s world the idea of the monarchy is outdated, but it thrived under Queen Elizabeth II. The Economist’s Editor-in 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