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The new money – featuring the visage of King Charles III – will start rolling out by December 2022.
The British crown is the only surviving European monarchy that retains a coronation.
Throughout Europe, the new king’s name has been translated (or not) in many different ways.
While ‘patron’ is a position with no formal power, it’s an important role for members of the royal family.
A recent NSW Resolve poll gave Labor 43% of the primary vote, and the Coalition just 30%, though the major party leaders were tied for preferred premier.
In the middle of the tremendous outpouring of love and grief for the Queen and the monarchy she represented, not everyone wants to take a moment of silence. And there are a lot of reasons why.
Whatever Queen Elizabeth’s personal qualities, it’s time to determine how the monarchy fits Canada’s current situation as an independent country and its aspirations for the future.
The death of Queen Elizabeth will not weaken the attachment of Northern Ireland’s unionists to Britain. But it is a morale blow at a time of political uncertainty.
King Charles inherits a multi-faith Britain. An expert explains the monarch’s complicated relationship with religion.
It is amorphous, intangible and difficult to articulate – but it’s worth trying to pin down what lies underneath expressions of grief for a lost monarch.
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral will maintain all the traditions of previous royal funerals but will have some new additions to ease the new sovereign in.
Queen Elizabeth II encouraged tolerance in a multifaith United Kingdom. To appreciate the significance of her efforts, it is important to understand the country’s complicated religious history.
It’s understandable some people wish to publicly grieve the Queen and offer their respects to her and the monarchy. But those who disagree with the monarchy also have a right to freedom of speech.
If the prime minister is right, and New Zealand’s ties to the monarchy will only strengthen under Charles III, the country will be swimming against the Commonwealth tide.
There have been three before him, none of whom are exactly the model for a successful reign.
Queen Elizabeth II headed up an impressive global brand, the new king must maintain this success
As Prince of Wales, Charles regularly met scientists to learn more about environmental research. Two Australian researchers recall encounters with the new monarch that left an impression.
From the 1870s on, continual improvements in living standards became a birthright – not for everyone, but for humanity as a whole. King Charles III inherits a different future.
King Charles has inherited the crown at a time when support for the institution of the monarchy has fallen to a new low.
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Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway University of London
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Qoundam Professor of Corporate Marketing, Brunel University London
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Professor of Genetics and Public Engagement, University of Leicester
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Professor of Constitutional Law, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Instructor, Legal Studies and Criminology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Professor of History, Boston University
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Assistant Professor of History, Thompson Rivers University
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Assistant Professor of History, Arizona State University
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Professor of Marketing & Consumer Research, Royal Holloway University of London
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Emeritus Professor of Modern British History, Durham University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
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Professor in Pathways Education, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Australian National University
