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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Why the Opposition is alleging that a WhatsApp forward from Modi is a poll code violation
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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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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour