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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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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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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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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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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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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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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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth