. >> i remember reading a copy of my aunt's in jamaica queens. it was the first book ever written by a white writer that discussed racism in ways that was complicate and sophisticated. -- complicated and sophisticated. >> a touchstone in american literary and social history. it's a story gently tugged at the issues of racism. >> she was a champion of people who helped us get liberated from racism in this country. >> harper lee's first and only novel. >> a masterpiece is masterpieces not because they're flawless but because they tap into something essential to us, at the heart of who we are and how -- >> a masterpiece and a mystery. >> of course, one kept hoping and waiting for the next novel. sadly, that never came. >> i cannot imagine what drove harper to silence. >> thank you. i prefer to pass. >> what did you say? >> well, i have nothing relevant to say concerning the case. however, when i have something relevant to say i shall raise my hand. >> stepped on you. >> serious doubt about your becoming a mother. [laughter] >> you are a son of a bit

kingdom of england, scotland, wales and northern ireland, and also the queen of 15 rounds from the world that include canada, jamaica, australia, new zealand and others, and then there are 14 foreign territories. the commonwealth is the former british empire that started in the late-1940's, led by india, ireland, and others, began to become republics and they became independent. the commonwealth has stayed together. it now has 54 nations. it is a voluntary association dedicated to promoting good government, the environment and a range of issues and the queen is the head of it. that is a ceremonial role. >> could countries opt out? >> sure. and they can be kicked out for human rights violations as zimbabwe was, for example. they can also apply to be admitted. >> she played a behind-the- scenes role in seth africa, did she not? >> -- south africa, did she not? >> she did. i had conversations with the former prime minister of canada who was involved in the actions taken to get rid of the apartheid and all of the economic sanctions, and there were moments when it seemed the commonwealth would split up because of it and

and, yet, that's exactly what the queen asked him to be when she sent him to the caribbean. in jamaica he does it his way. >> her majesty has asked me to extend her great good wishes to you all and is sorry that she can't be here. so you're stuck with me. but don't worry, because every little thing's gonna be all right. >> reporter: meeting the prime minister who talked publicly a few weeks earlier about jay ma kay becoming a republic, harry defuses any possibility embarrassment by suggesting a hug. >> you ended up hugging a jamaican prime minister. >> she hugged me. she did ask and she loves hugs. she hugged my father as well. >> reporter: by the end of the day this unorthodox 27-year-old statesman is feeling comfortable enough to gently flirt with the prime minister. >> my date for tonight. >> yes. >> reporter: as the trip comes to an end, the word from home is that the queen is very proud of what harry has achieved on this, his first trip representing her majesty overseas. it's likely nothing, not even serving with his regiment abroad, will please the soldier prince more than to kno

jamaica. >> the majesty extends her wishes and is sorry she can't be here so you're stuck with me. >> reporter: in brazil he told cbs news it's an honor. >> she's the queent they respect and love. >> reporter: millions are expected to line the streets of london. on the river thames, jubilee bells will ring past the largest photo ever of the royal family as part of a 1,000 boat flotilla. the stage is set for an all-star concert at buckingham palace where toops toroops took part il dress rehearsal. a party fit for the queen as the world reflects. why is it important to have this mass celebration for this milestone? >> people want to say, thank you. well done. fantastic achievement to have done this. 60 years and still to be on top of your game. >> reporter: there are countless events planned throughout the united kingdom over the next four days. many in london are looking forward to street parties this weekend. they were encouraged during the royal wedding and they estimate twice as many people will turn out compared to royal wedding parties and the final day of the weekend there will be a national service of thanksgiving at st. paul's cathedral. why is th