The Farmers Weekly Podcast

'The day I met the Queen' – farmers tell their personal stories of meeting HM Queen Elizabeth II, her passion for farming and her love for the British countryside

Season 1 Episode 123

This special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is dedicated in its entirety to the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 8 September 2022.

In a series of  specially recorded interviews for Farmers Weekly, farmers recall the times they met the Queen and her in-depth knowledge of agriculture.

Farmers  reflect on the Queen's ability to put people at their ease, her enthusiasm for horses and livestock breeding – and love for the countryside.

With contributions from Peter Kendall, Christine Tacon, Colin Rayner, Martin Kennedy and Mark Grigg – and thanks to the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.