Cameras have followed Britain’s new head of state since infancy. Here is a selection of memorable images from a very public life.
Tag: Royal Families
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As a King Is Crowned, Some Britons Ask Why the Monarchy Persists
As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
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My Mother Knew How to Celebrate a Royal Event
She felt the monarchy folded her and other immigrants like her into Britishness.
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The U.K. Economy Needs a Pick-Me-Up. Is the Coronation Enough?
Caught between slow growth and high inflation, businesses are hoping King Charles’s coronation will bolster consumer confidence enough to last more than just one weekend.
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Respect and Disdain: How Britain’s Generations Diverge on the Monarchy
The divide in Bristol goes a long way toward explaining the substantial split in public opinion about the role the royals play in a modern Britain.