Two election defeats on the same day have weakened the British prime minister’s position, even after he survived a no-confidence vote.
Tag: Royal Families
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Royal Shipwreck From 1682 Is Found Off the Coast of England
The Gloucester, which was carrying a future king of England when it ran aground, was found 15 years ago. Its discovery was revealed this week.
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Australia’s Baby Steps Toward Severing Ties With the Queen
The new Labor government has established a ministerial position to begin the process of making the country a republic. But the idea is far from the top of its agenda.
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Jubilee Honors Queen Elizabeth but Also Highlights Her Increasing Absences
Throngs of admirers cheered Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee appearance on Thursday, but she was unable to attend a service on Friday. Prince Charles, in a familiar role, played the understudy.
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The Imperial Fictions Behind the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Britain’s monarchy cannot be separated from its empire.