British Monarchy
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Do the British have the right to protest against the monarchy at a time of mourning?
Police have questioned protestors expressing anti-monarchy sentiments, and in some cases, arrested them.
Maria O'Sullivan, The Conversation
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What to expect from the reign of King Charles III
The king faces the challenge of connecting with the national psyche, in being the replacement to the Queen’s reassuring presence at the centre of national life.
Stephen Clear, The Conversation
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The second Elizabethan age is over. What purpose will the British monarchy serve now?
Charles III inherits a very different country than that of his mother.
Laura Clancy, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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What explains reports of infighting within the BJP during the elections?
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Letter from London: What Elizabeth thought about the great issues of her time, we will never know
She was on the throne for seven decades but when news of her passing was announced, the British capital was characteristically unsentimental.
Salil Tripathi
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In Britain, royal jubilees have always been surprisingly religious affairs
Their history reveals the monarchy’s widening role in British religion and communal relations.
Philip Williamson, The Conversation
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Two decades since her death, Diana still attracts crowds and headlines
The real significance of her memory cult lies in her relationship with Queen Elizabeth II.
Sean Lang, The Conversation
Video
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies at 99
He was married to the Queen for 73 years, making him Britain’s longest-serving royal consort.
Scroll Staff
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Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan will not return as working members of UK’s royal family
The honorary military appointments and royal patronages held by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be revoked and redistributed among others.
Scroll Staff
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The British monarch never involves herself in political matters? Think again
New evidence shows how Queen Elizabeth wields influence on legislation in the UK.
Anne Twomey, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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UK: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make last appearance as royals
The couple attended the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in Central London with other members of the royal family.
Scroll Staff
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Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan Markle drop ‘royal highness’ titles, will not represent the Queen
These are part of a settlement with the Queen following days of talks after the couple’s decided to step back as senior members of the royal family.
Scroll Staff
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Meghan and Harry’s Megxit will strengthen republicans in the Commonwealth
The couple’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy comes at a time when Australians are talking very seriously about becoming a republic.
Benjamin T Jones, The Conversation
The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, live: MCFC’s Jorge Pereyra Diaz makes it 1-1
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Hockey: Rohit to lead 20-member Indian junior team in five-match tour of Europe
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IPL 2024: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Aryan and five other Indians enter finals