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The subject of Prime Video’s new show My Lady Jane is England’s ‘nine day queen’. What do we know about her story?
(L-R) The Princess of Wales on the cover of Tatler, Queen Victoria by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, and a detail of Vices Overlook’d in the New Proclamation by James Gillray.
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British monarchs have grappled with issues of representation, accuracy and flattery in portraits since the Middle Ages.
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What should have been a simple announcement to a sympathetic public turned into a spider’s web of conspiracy theories across social media. How did it all go so terribly wrong?
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Almost every family will be affected by a cancer diagnosis at some point – and the UK’s royal family is no different.
Public interest and discussion about Kate’s well-being have reached a tipping point in recent months.
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What can we learn when a picture inspires ten thousand Tweets and TikToks.
Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, leave Buckingham Palace to meet South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol during his state visit to the U.K. in November 2023.
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Effective strategic communications about Kate Middleton’s condition would have helped the princess better protect her privacy, while building bridges of trust and transparency with the public.
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Rumours are out of control following the Kate Middleton photo controversy. It seems the royal family’s PR train is running off its rails.
Princes William and Harry may need to put aside their differences with their father’s diagnosis.
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Even families in conflict can be a strong source of support for a loved one with cancer.
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News of King Charles III’s cancer is unexpected: it is unusual for the royal family to release details of medical conditions to the public.
George, Prince of Wales, was mocked in the 18th century press for his profligate lifestyle.
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In the 18th century, managing public perceptions of the king’s fitness were as much about the health of the monarchy as they were about the health of monarch.
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Queen Margrethe II’s abdication ceremony is scheduled for this Sunday, the 52nd anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announced that they were separating on Aug. 2, 2023.
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Divorce is still rare for high-profile politicians and any political consequences of the separation will likely unfold in the months to come.
King Charles and Queen Camilla stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their coronation in London on May 6, 2023.
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Canadians should learn the lessons of the U.S. and the U.K. to avoid idealizing a republic with a powerful president and at the same time acknowledge that a constitutional monarchy is no alternative.
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Not only can a republic be a member of the Commonwealth, even countries that were never part of the former British Empire are now eligible.
Left: George, Prince Regent and Prince of Wales by Thomas Lawrence (1816). Right: Charles III photographed by Allan Warren (1972).
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The coronations of these kings symbolise more than mere spectacle: they are a declaration of the new monarch’s intent as they transform from heir to sovereign.
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Ofcom guidelines ask broadcasters to use ‘due impartiality’ in reporting.
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Children and the adults they become need to choose how they grieve. That may include sharing their experiences and getting angry.
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The drama around the revelations in Harry’s book are just the latest episode in the royal soap.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in one of the photos exclusively released for their Netflix documentary.
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Racism aside, many of the difficulties they face are shared by all the royal families of Europe.
Prince Andrew was stripped of his military titles in early 2022.
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Despite being non-working royals, the two members of the family remain counsellors of state for King Charles III.