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An expert on the royal family’s finances explains how they still benefit from historical connections to slavery and empire.
The agreement is not an admission of guilt or a finding of innocence, but the outcome of this case still has implications for the royal family.
Souvenirs celebrating royal events have been a staple since the 17th century.
The Queen has expressed her wish that when Prince Charles becomes king, his wife will be known as queen consort.
The monarchy has seen highs and lows of popularity over the past 200 years, an expert explains.
We’re likely to see a lot less of Andrew, and a lot more damage control in the form of positive headlines.
Far from the romance of 1981’s made-for-TV films, Spencer is trapped in a frozen Sandringham setting, gasping for air.
The Queen has stripped Prince Andrew of his patronages, but she can’t go much further.
Prince Andrew has been described as the “black sheep” of the royal family, but his alleged behaviour is part of the monarchy’s long history of dismissing women.
The late Princess of Wales has become a vehicle for others to reflect their own feelings.
Prince Philip died at 99. Living to such a ripe old age isn’t unusual for UK royals. Nor is it surprising, argues an expert on aging and longevity.
The marriage of the future British queen and her consort was part of an ancient tapestry of royal intermarriage in Europe.
Born into post-World War I European royalty, the Duke of Edinburgh came to represent the archetypal English aristocrat. Along with those ‘gaffes’.
Narratives that historicize colonialism are not new. Canadians and our leaders have a long history of denying our settler colonial present.
The Australian Republic Movement wants to release a new model for an Australian head of state by the end of the year.
In this new season of The Crown, Queen Elizabeth has two rivals for centre stage: Margaret Thatcher, played dazzlingly well by Gillian Anderson, and Diana Spencer.
It’s either in or out for a minor royal. A mix and match approach raises too many problems.
A first look at the new series of The Crown finds a changing of the guard, with a fresh cast. Increasingly, in this series, the public hold Elizabeth and the royal family more accountable.
A new exhibition illustrates the British monarchy’s transition from global powerhouse to modern celebrities. But idolised images reign.
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