Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy vs Harry & Meghan’s Approach: Royal Expert Victoria Arbiter Weighs In

In this episode of Crown and Conflict, Kinsey Schofield sits down with royal commentator Victoria Arbiter to discuss the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and the leadership style that defined her historic reign. Drawing from her new book, “Queen Elizabeth II: An Icon of Modern Monarchy,” Arbiter explains how the late Queen carefully modernized the institution while fiercely protecting its traditions. The conversation explores Elizabeth’s lifelong commitment to duty, the stability created by her record-breaking reign, and the lessons today’s royal family can draw from her approach to leadership and public service. Schofield and Arbiter also examine the monarchy’s place in a rapidly changing world and the role the Commonwealth of Nations played in Elizabeth’s identity as a global monarch. The discussion then shifts to the modern royal landscape, including the evolving perception of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, particularly in Australia. Arbiter offers insight into whether the couple’s criticism of the royal family has affected their standing in Commonwealth countries and how their current projects and messaging compare to the late Queen’s model of quiet, long-term service. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/KINSEY and use code KINSEY to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices