The monarchy has seen highs and lows of popularity over the past 200 years, an expert explains.
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We’re likely to see a lot less of Andrew, and a lot more damage control in the form of positive headlines.
Far from the romance of 1981’s made-for-TV films, Spencer is trapped in a frozen Sandringham setting, gasping for air.
The Queen has stripped Prince Andrew of his patronages, but she can’t go much further.
Prince Andrew has been described as the “black sheep” of the royal family, but his alleged behaviour is part of the monarchy’s long history of dismissing women.
The late Princess of Wales has become a vehicle for others to reflect their own feelings.
Prince Philip died at 99. Living to such a ripe old age isn’t unusual for UK royals. Nor is it surprising, argues an expert on aging and longevity.
The marriage of the future British queen and her consort was part of an ancient tapestry of royal intermarriage in Europe.
Born into post-World War I European royalty, the Duke of Edinburgh came to represent the archetypal English aristocrat. Along with those ‘gaffes’.
Narratives that historicize colonialism are not new. Canadians and our leaders have a long history of denying our settler colonial present.
The Australian Republic Movement wants to release a new model for an Australian head of state by the end of the year.
In this new season of The Crown, Queen Elizabeth has two rivals for centre stage: Margaret Thatcher, played dazzlingly well by Gillian Anderson, and Diana Spencer.
It’s either in or out for a minor royal. A mix and match approach raises too many problems.
A first look at the new series of The Crown finds a changing of the guard, with a fresh cast. Increasingly, in this series, the public hold Elizabeth and the royal family more accountable.
A new exhibition illustrates the British monarchy’s transition from global powerhouse to modern celebrities. But idolised images reign.
Charles has been a “rebellious” prince, but that won’t translate when he’s king.
From cannibalism to carbolic smoke balls, these are some of the fascinating cases that have made the law of England and Wales what it is today.
Much of the Harry and Meghan coverage has ignored the royal family’s complicated history with race and “blood” and its insistence on continuing outdated traditions.
Two tourism experts assess the evidence on whether visitors are drawn to the UK by the monarchy.
In the 20 years since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the monarchy has been remade largely in her own image.
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Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway, University of London
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Professor of Marketing & Consumer Research, Royal Holloway, University of London
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Lecturer in Media, Lancaster University
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Associate Professor of English, Flinders University
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Adjunct Professor. History of the Royal Family, Redeemer University
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Visiting Fellow in History, Anglia Ruskin University
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Honorary Senior Research Associate, Constitution Unit, UCL
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Associate Professor in Humanities, University of Southern Queensland
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PhD candidate, Lancaster Law School, Lancaster University
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Professor of British Politics and Government & Founder of the Constitution Unit, UCL
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Emeritus Professor, Brunel University of London
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Principal Lecturer, Centre for Memory, Narrative and Histories, University of Brighton
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Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Portsmouth
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Lecturer in the History of Early Modern Christianity, King's College London
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Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois Chicago