Battle royal

FEW would be surprised to learn that the Queen found Margaret Thatcher difficult.

Thanks to the release of documents from the National Archives, we now know how strained their relationship was. At one point, diplomats suggested that Her Majesty was so enraged with the former PM that she considered cancelling her weekly audience.

These newly released files are a valuable historical record. But should we have to wait decades to find out the truth about our past?