The making of Prince William
He lost his mother at 15, survived ‘Wills Mania’, and clashed with his brother. Can he modernise the monarchy?
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Why does everyone love coronation chicken?
The origins of the dish are clear, but its popularity is mysterious.
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Why unionism needs the monarchy
The Crown and the military are still the most important symbols of Britishness.
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Patriotism is an emotional language I’m not fluent in but I loved my Jubilee street party
It is true that the festivities cost millions, but the celebrations were a moving way to unify a diverse, multicultural…
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Platinum Jubilee is the last hurrah for Britain’s easy relationship with its monarchy
Hanging over the festivities is the weirdly under-discussed fact that the next time this country celebrates its queen, she will…
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What’s the point of a poet laureate?
A Poet for Elizabeth on Radio 4 looks back at the seven poets who have taken the role during the…
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Should Prince Andrew be forgiven?
The Archbishop of Canterbury forgets that forgiveness requires contrition.
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How Queen Elizabeth II’s sense of duty prevailed in an age of individualism
The monarch’s 70 years on the throne were defined by her conservatism. What happens when a new generation takes over?
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