The Royals' Future: What Next After Elizabeth?
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Course Description
Remember when Queen Elizabeth thought 1992 an “annus horribilis,” a horrible year? The Queen survived Charles and Camilla’s scandalous behavior and the destruction of much of Windsor Castle, badly damaged by fire. However, 2021 was worse for the Queen. Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah cast the Firm as coldhearted racists, the Duke of Edinburgh died, and Andrew’s relationship with Jeffry Epstein disgraced the family. After Elizabeth’s death (she is 96), will Charles overcome anti-monarchy sentiments? Will the younger generation overcome the public’s disgust with Harry, Meghan, and Andrew? Are the royals even relevant today? Dr. Marcus looks at the Monarchy at a crossroads in this lecture which includes a colorful PowerPoint. Space is limited.Course Info
- Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Date: Wednesday, September 14
- Location: Lifelong Learning classrooms, Continuing Education Building
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Fees:
Member - $40
Non-member - $50
One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door - $50.
About the Instructor
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Margery Marcus, Ed.D., retired from Broward County schools after a long and successful career teaching English. Well known for her storytelling ability, her topics run the gamut from book censorship to the British Royal family. She is a frequent presenter at OLLI programs on the campuses of FAU Boca Raton, Jupiter and, Brooklyn College. Her career has been guided by a deep love of learning which began when she read the very first page of "Charlotte’s Web" as a child. Marcus earned a bachelor's degree in English from The College of New Jersey, a master’s degree in education from the University of N.C. at Charlotte and a doctoral degree in education from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale.