Woman's Hour is an 'advocate to women everywhere', says the Queen
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Monarch’s statement is read out by presenter Emma Barnett on her first edition of the BBC Radio 4 show
The Queen has described Woman’s Hour as a “friend, guide and advocate to women everywhere” in a message sent to the BBC Radio 4 programme in its 75th anniversary year.
In a statement read out by new presenter Emma Barnett on her first show after succeeding Jane Garvey and Dame Jenni Murray, the Queen – who was 20 years old when the Radio 4 mainstay was first broadcast in October 1946 – sent her “best wishes to the listeners and all those associated with the show”. She added: “I wish you continued success in your important work.” Continue reading...