Lynn Barber

‘I have uncancelled myself’: David Starkey interviewed

Lynn Barber talks to the celebrated historian about his misgivings about King Charles, same-sex marriage and his defenestration

The rational monarchist: David Starkey. Credit: Geraint Lewis/eyevine 
issue 06 May 2023
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