In a Prince’s passing, England sees a glimpse of its unknown future
Twilight is gathering over Britain’s postwar era, and the country will soon have to learn to live without the reassuring constancy of its current Queen.
London | The passing of Prince Philip has sent a collective chill down England’s spine. Lurking in the back of many minds is the newly heightened awareness that the Queen herself is mortal and that her extraordinary span, too, may be nearing its end.
By her longevity and dependability, the Queen has become the thread of constancy through England’s, and Britain’s, entire postwar era.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
