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The proclamation of King Charles III marked the first time in history the public was allowed to witness the Accession Council, at St James’s Palace in London. PA Images | Alamy

The British monarchy has always controlled how much we see of it, but Charles III could change that

Charles’s coronation will be the most constitutionally significant ceremony of his entire reign. It should prompt discussion about what a modern monarchy could be.
Jolly good. Now, about that small matter… Paul Rogers/PA Wire

Explainer: what political clout does Prince Charles have?

A matter concerning Prince Charles, letters written to government ministers and a bid by the Guardian to make them public has been playing out in British courts and the media for the past few years. It…

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