LONDON — One topic was at the heart of King Charles III’s address to the British Parliament on Monday, and, many experts would say, of almost all his public statements and actions since the death of ...
NOBODY is mad at monarchy these days. Britain’s angry John Osborne can sneer: “My objection to the royal symbol is that it is dead; it is the gold filling in a mouthful of decay.” But that was nearly ...
The slimmed-down monarchy may not be “a mistake,” but royal historian Gareth Russell exclusively told Us Weekly “it’s not what was intended.” “Otherwise it is unsustainable … At the minute, Prince ...
The sombre and reflective tone of the tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II suggests the esteem in which she was held, as well as the apparent popularity of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. But it ...
The republicans are cheering about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s interview with Oprah Winfrey last night. Not those republicans. Lower-case r. British citizens who oppose the monarchy are having a ...
Queen Elizabeth II died last week at the age of 96, after ruling the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth for 70 years. We examine her life and legacy, what we can expect from King Charles III and how ...
Is monarchy outdated or essential? In this critical response to UsefulCharts, we explore the deeper problems with royal systems—from hereditary power and public funding to democratic values. This ...
We’ve never had a democracy — I don’t see a democracy anywhere — Israel can claim that it’s a democracy, but in this region, really what has worked the best, whether you like it or don’t like it, is a ...
Queen Elizabeth II's monarchy is losing support in the 70th year of her reign as more than a quarter of Brits now want to abolish the royals. Anti-monarchy campaign group Republic warned of "a huge ...
There's always been a deep-seated rejection of monarchy in Greece, favoring accountable, accessible leaders over distant, ...
Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs. By Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita ...