QEII’s 100th Birthday: Who Controls the Story?

QEII’s 100th Birthday: Who Controls the Story?

From Off With Their Headlines by Amanda Matta and Meredith Constant

April 22, 2026 · 55 min · Season 2 · Episode 31

About this episode

The episode discusses media narratives surrounding the Sussexes' Australia tour and commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, exploring the royal family's legacy and the role of authorized history.

We’re wrapping up the Sussexes’ Australia tour and the media narratives that followed before diving into some truly baffling coverage about Meghan “risking backlash” by… referencing her own children in her latest As Ever launch. From there, we turn to the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, marking what would have been her 100th birthday. We look at how the royal family chose to commemorate the moment, the role of the Royal Collection Trust (including the souvenirs on offer), and what it all tells us about how royal memory is shaped…and sold.  The collections we reference: https://www.royalcollectionshop.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-centenary-collection/view-all.html   Plus, thoughts on the announcement of the Queen’s official biographer. What we can realistically expect from a history that’s been institutionally authorized? ______________________________ New episodes every Wednesday and Friday!  Listen early & ad-free on Patreon , where you’ll also find exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/OffWithTheirHeadlines   Watch video episodes for free (a few days later) on YouTube . Feedback or questions? Send us a message at @offwiththeirheadlines on IG , or…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amanda Matta, Meredith Constant

Topics covered

  • media narratives
  • royal family
  • Queen Elizabeth II
  • legacy
  • commemoration
  • biography
  • history

Keywords

  • Queen Elizabeth II
  • media coverage
  • royal legacy
  • biography
  • Meghan Markle
  • Australia tour
  • Royal Collection Trust
  • commemoration
  • history

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Organizations: Royal Collection Trust, Acast, Patreon, YouTube, Substack, Instagram, TikTok

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