A centuries' old British tradition is far from a swan song As if it weren't enough that the Queen is the Sovereign of the UK and 15 other Commonwealth realms, she is also the owner of all Britain's unmarked swans. Fortunately, her Majesty's Swan Marker and Swan Warden on hand to help with their conservation and upkeep. Every year they count and check the swans in an ancient tradition known as Swan Upping. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report