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The Royal Central Podcast: do monarchies need to modernise more?

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29th October 2019

On this week’s Royal Central podcast, Deputy Editor Brittani Barger argues in favour of modernising monarchies as she gives her take on the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Naruhito in Japan. And Assistant Editor, Moniek Bloks, and Desk Editor, Lydia Starbuck, discuss how ruling houses can refresh their images. Plus – do you think it’s time to drop the curtsies?

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Lydia Starbuck is Editor in Chief at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.