Being a member of the royal family has been described as similar to living life in a ‘gilded cage’. Prince Harry has also spoken of feeling ‘trapped’ by the institution. Francesca Jackson argues that senior members of the royal family have no choice but to serve the country because to refuse to do so would […]| The Constitution Unit Blog
The sight of King Charles III receiving salutes and inspecting troops in Ottawa before delivering last month’s Speech from the Throne was more than just a bit of nostalgia. It was a potent reminder of Canada’s history and distinct political culture. In this provocative essay, Jamie Weir argues that Canada, facing a frostier neighbour to the south, should lead a revitalization of links among Commonwealth nations. Canada alongside Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom could form a m...| C2C Journal
Forty-five years after joining forces with Marxists to topple Iran’s king (or Shah) and ending 2500 years of monarchic rule, the Mullahs have somehow incredibly managed to raise the popularity and …| contextisking.com
For today and tomorrow, I am using this photograph as my Facebook cover photo. Many of you already know who these people are, but for those who do not, let me tell you why I am featuring them, and …| Orthodox in the District
Essay about Presidential immunity, the danger it poses to democracy, and the need for Biden to act decisively to restore rule of law for all.| netsettlement.blogspot.com
ʻ Emalani in Pictures – A work in progress Here I am sorting my digital collection of ʻEmalani images, trying to arrange them chronologically, to find provenance of them all, and to start including a little history. 1865 1866 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Queen_Emma_of_Hawaii,c._1859%28colored%29.jpg 186? 1871 1880 https://jenikirbyhistory.getarchive.net/amp/media/queen-emma-of-hawaii-photograph-by-h-l-chase-pp-96-4-008-174482 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Henry_L....| Kaʻahele Hawaiʻi
Our current royal family doesn’t have the difficulties in breeding that pandas do, but pandas and royal persons alike...| London Review of Books