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  • Japanese monarchy could fade into history but unwillingness over female succession persists

    Japanese monarchy could fade into history but unwillingness over female succession persists

    Ella Tennant, The Conversation
    · Jul 11, 2024 · 10:00 pm
  • How the princely states, used by Britain to consolidate its empire, faded into obscurity

    How the princely states, used by Britain to consolidate its empire, faded into obscurity

    Sarath Pillai
    · Nov 24, 2022 · 11:30 am
  • The second Elizabethan age is over. What purpose will the British monarchy serve now?

    The second Elizabethan age is over. What purpose will the British monarchy serve now?

    Laura Clancy, The Conversation
    · Sep 09, 2022 · 01:30 pm
  • Watch: Scenes from Prince Philip’s funeral following royal protocol (and physical distancing)

    Watch: Scenes from Prince Philip’s funeral following royal protocol (and physical distancing)

    Scroll Staff
    · Apr 18, 2021 · 01:55 pm
  • A study shows the surprising similarities in the way royal women once exercised power

    A study shows the surprising similarities in the way royal women once exercised power

    Laura Spinney, Aeon
    · Aug 08, 2019 · 11:30 pm
  • Prince Philip’s retirement: The British monarchy’s masterclass in media manipulation

    Prince Philip’s retirement: The British monarchy’s masterclass in media manipulation

    Laura Clancy, The Conversation
    · May 07, 2017 · 11:30 pm
  • India gives most foreign aid to Bhutan, not its new priorities Afghanistan and Africa

    India gives most foreign aid to Bhutan, not its new priorities Afghanistan and Africa

    Vipul Vivek, Indiaspend.com
    · Apr 25, 2017 · 07:30 pm
  • Thailand’s controversial king-to-be faces a challenge to gain the people’s respect

    Thailand’s controversial king-to-be faces a challenge to gain the people’s respect

    Gavan Butler, The Conversation
    · Oct 15, 2016 · 03:30 pm
  • An ageing emperor steps down – and leaves Japan at an awkward crossroads

    An ageing emperor steps down – and leaves Japan at an awkward crossroads

    Taku Tamaki, The Conversation
    · Aug 11, 2016 · 05:30 am
  • Storming into power: A short history of coups in the 20th century

    Storming into power: A short history of coups in the 20th century

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    · Jul 25, 2016 · 08:30 pm