The state will cover the huge price tag at a time when many in Britain are struggling to pay their bills and are bracing for a difficult winter.
Tag: Royal Families
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Was Elizabeth the Queen of America? This Week It Seemed Like It.
More than two centuries after Americans fought for freedom from the British crown, their descendants are absorbed by the latest chapter in the royal family’s drama.
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How Time Softened Judgment of Camilla and Fury Over Diana’s Death
A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.
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King Charles Inherits Riches, and Passes Off His Own Empire
As prince, Charles used tax breaks, offshore accounts and canny real estate investments to turn a sleepy estate into a billion-dollar business.
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A Day Steeped in Ancient Tradition for a New King
King Charles III addressed Parliament in London, then flew to Scotland for a service of thanksgiving for his mother.