It was a coincidence that Gloriana followed hard on the heels of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. But the ENO has deftly marked the performance as a tribute to the late monarch.
The injustice of the Lady Hussey affair can be traced back to the Prince’s plight in the new-age Californian hell-scape.
Welcome to the Reaction letters page for subscribers. This week’s letters discuss the New York Times, the sacking of Tom Scholar and the Queen.
Daily Briefing: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is estimated to have been the single most-watched television event of all time.
The Queen’s funeral was a flawless, solemn but not sombre affair which allowed the public to give her back, to say goodbye and let go.
Our Sovereigns are sustained by the steadfast hearts of a loyal people. Amidst all the splendour, we should not forget gratitude for those who made it all happen.
Benjamin Britten’s Gloriana will be a “must see” at the English National Opera this December. Perhaps the queues will even snake round Trafalgar Square.
The Queen mastered continuity, but under our new monarch, we can expect change.
The death of Elizabeth II at Balmoral has enabled many Scots to rediscover their identity, reminding them that there is not the least anomaly in being simultaneously Scottish and British.
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