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British Monarchy

King Charle shaking hands with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

British Monarchy

How Does the British Monarchy Survive?

Britain’s parliamentary democracy still transcends its monarchy.

Robert Jackman | 5.5.2023 1:30 PM

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Television

Review: The Crown Pits British Tradition Against Reform

The lightly fictionalized historical drama shows that it’s hard for staid institutions to grow and change with the times, especially when they aren’t forced to.

Joe Lancaster | 2.3.2023 6:30 AM

Queen Elizabeth shakes someone's hand

United Kingdom

The British Monarchy Is Better for Taxpayers Than You Might Think

What would happen to the U.K. balance sheet if the monarchy were retired?

Emma Camp | 9.20.2022 2:11 PM

Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

United Kingdom

Maybe a Ceremonial Monarchy Can Show the Way to a Less Powerful State

The real danger to citizens is the use of coercive government power, no matter how it’s named.

J.D. Tuccille | 9.12.2022 7:00 AM

Queen Elizabeth II and then-prince of Wales Charles walking together at a royal ceremony.

United Kingdom

If Monarchy Is a Must, Keep It Neutral

Hopefully King Charles III follows his mother’s example and stays out of politics.

Robert Jackman | 9.9.2022 12:05 PM

Queen Elizabeth II

United Kingdom

In Defense of Not Mourning Queen Elizabeth

Plus: Aretha Franklin's FBI file is declassified, Coinbase challenges Treasury Department sanctions of cryptocurrency technology, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 9.9.2022 9:58 AM

First Amendment

Prince Harry's First Amendment Aversion Is Funny; the Governments That Agree Are Scary

We expect British royals to favor muzzling commoners, but too many lawmakers feel the same way.

J.D. Tuccille | 5.21.2021 7:00 AM

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England

British Culture Minister Threatens a 'Health Warning' on Netflix's The Crown

The show takes plenty of creative license, but viewers are smart enough to distinguish drama from documentary.

Oliver Wiseman | 12.23.2020 11:55 AM

Culture

British Royal Family Denies Prince Charles Compared Being King to Prison

Time profile included an aide mentioning the "prison shades"

Reason Staff | 10.25.2013 9:30 AM

World

Former Royal Family Security Team Members Shocked About Princess Diana Reinvestigation

Insist it was an accident

Reason Staff | 8.19.2013 8:20 AM

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