What should have been a simple announcement to a sympathetic public turned into a spider’s web of conspiracy theories across social media. How did it all go so terribly wrong?
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While cancer remains a leading cause of death, survival rates are improving thanks to advances in treatment.
An incapacitated King could potentially cause difficulties in Australia, and it would be wise for governments to enact legislation now to protect against it.
Thousands of Kenyans were held in detention camps, and the British imperialist government tried to cover up brutal violations that occurred there.
Legal expert on the obscure law that makes King Charles and Prince Williams the heirs of people who die without wills or close relatives in Lancashire and Cornwall.
The visit will acknowledge the more painful aspects of the UK and Kenya’s colonial history.
Singing at the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral and at King Charles III’s coronation tells a story of global histories coming full circle.
The coronation oath speaks to the entire nation, but also broadcasts a global message of what the United Kingdom stands for.
Not only can a republic be a member of the Commonwealth, even countries that were never part of the former British Empire are now eligible.
Historically, a monarch was far more involved in governing than they are today, as many of their duties are now ceremonial.
Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony this coronation, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently. An exploration of the jewels tells a tale of exploitation, rape and pillage.
The coronation is a critical moment for King Charles to show that the monarchy can be more efficient and more sensitive to the legacy of British imperialism.
Molly Meldrum is not a slick player, but a fan.
The relationship between Princes William and Harry is fractured, and can be explained by what’s known as the ‘family systems’ theory. Repairing it will require the Royal Family to change.
We’ve all been at a work or family gathering when someone has offered a seemingly authoritative statement about the way the law operates. Without some knowledge of the field of law, listeners may simply…
Ethiopia’s civet producers could benefit greatly if the industry were properly regulated and commercialised.
Despite not being at COP27, there are other ways for King Charles to showcase his commitment to the environment.
An oath to the King is not an oath to the person who wears the crown. It is an oath to an institution that symbolizes our system of government, a democratic constitutional monarchy.
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Dennis Altman is a Friend of The Conversation.Vice Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow, Institute for Human Security and Social Change, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Professor. History of the Royal Family, Redeemer University
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Associate Professor in Humanities, University of Southern Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Adelaide University
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