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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Shamed by the Epstein scandal, riven by infighting: have the UK royals ever been in a bigger mess than this? | Stephen Bates

Epstein's connections damaged the British monarchy more than the US presidency by exposing royal entitlement and transactional ties to wealth and status.
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fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 days ago
History

The British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories

The British monarchy administered, profited from, and sanctioned slavery in the Americas, treating enslaved people as crown property subject to sale and family separation.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 week ago
History

The British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories

The British crown owned, administered, sold, and profited from enslaved people in the Americas, treating them as royal property without protection.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Calls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown's role

King Charles is urged to formally apologize for the British crown's role in transatlantic slavery and commit to reparative, systemic action addressing its legacy.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British crown was world's largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals

The British crown and navy actively expanded, protected, and directly purchased enslaved Africans, becoming the world's largest buyer by 1807.
World news
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

120 Royal Baby Names For Your Newest Heir

A list of 120 royal and royally-inspired baby names drawn from six monarchies offers global options for newborns.
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fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Charles, a real king, hosts Trump, a wannabe king who trashes the monarchy and the causes Charles cares about

fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Charles, a real king, hosts Trump, a wannabe king who trashes the monarchy and the causes Charles cares about

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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Photos show the pomp and circumstance of Trump's UK visit, including military jet flyovers and a state dinner full of tech CEOs

The British royal family pulled out all the stops for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump's second state visit to the UK. King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted the president and first lady at Windsor Castle, where they were treated to royal carriage rides, military jet flyovers, and a state dinner brimming with tech CEOs. Prince William and Kate Middleton also joined the Trumps during their visit.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

See inside Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world with around 1,000 rooms

Windsor Castle is a 484,000-square-foot royal residence with around 1,000 rooms, serving as a historic home, ceremonial venue, and exhibition space.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Prince Harry and King Charles reconciling? Their feud was the only relatable thing about them | Polly Hudson

A royal reconciliation reduces the monarchy's relatable public feud, diminishing public schadenfreude and easing discomfort over wealth disparities.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Support for monarchy at record low, survey reveals

Public support for keeping the British monarchy fell to 51% in 2024, the lowest since 1983, with about 31% seeing it as unimportant and 15% supporting abolition.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Duchess of Kent has died aged 92, says Buckingham Palace

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, aged 92, died peacefully at Kensington Palace, survived by the Duke of Kent, children and grandchildren.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

From The Crown to Blackadder: TV kings and queens rated bad to best

Claire Foy provides the definitive portrayal of Elizabeth II in The Crown, delivering a nuanced, controlled study of her rise and reign.
UK news
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Prince William thrills crowds by flouting protocol established by his grandmother

Prince William has modernized royal engagement by lifting the no selfies rule established by Queen Elizabeth II.
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