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Commonwealth history, evolution from the British Empire, and why countries still fight for independence from royal rule
The Commonwealth, an association of former British colonies, has faced criticism for its imperialis…
Yoonji Han
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Prince William expressed his 'sorrow' over the history of slavery while in Jamaica and said it 'forever stains our history'
Prince William nodded to Prince Charles' speech on the "appalling atrocity of slavery" in Barbados …
Armani Syed
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King Charles' grip on the Commonwealth is slipping. He should let it go.
King Charles III became sovereign of 14 Commonwealth realms when he ascended the throne, but many o…
Samantha Grindell
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Barbados ditched the Queen to become a republic. Could more Commonwealth countries follow their lead?
The removal of Queen Elizabeth II as Barbados' head of state will inspire a broader conversation ab…
DeArbea Walker
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The Queen was head of the Commonwealth for 70 years. Big changes could be in store after her death.
The Queen's death closes a pivotal chapter in British history, and sets in motion potential change …
Maria Noyen
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Prince William says controversial Caribbean tour provided an 'opportunity to reflect'
Following a tour that encountered several protests, Prince William said the "future is for the peop…
Gabi Stevenson
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Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia says Queen Elizabeth won't dye her hair because she is 'not vain'
Royals from around the world, including Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, have paid tribute to Queen El…
Mikhaila Friel
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Queen Elizabeth II invented the 'walkabout,' forever changing how royals interact with people
Before the Queen invented "royal walkabouts" in 1970, Princess Anne said they all followed a rule t…
Maria Noyen
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Serbia's Eurovision contestant sang about healthcare and Meghan Markle's hair in her competition song
The 2022 Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Turin, Italy. Musician Konstrakta is competiting …
Amanda Krause
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Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in June with an extended public holiday and a party at the palace. Here's what that means.
Queen Elizabeth is expected to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee — which marks 70 years on the British…
Mikhaila Friel
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Read Biden's handwritten message honoring Queen Elizabeth in a condolence book at the British embassy
"Jill and I will never forget meeting her and experiencing her warmth and kindness," Biden wrote of…
Talia Lakritz
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's disastrous royal tour is proof they need to step up as the future of the monarchy
Prince William and Kate Middleton were previously praised for modernizing the monarchy. Now, they'r…
Mikhaila Friel
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Jamaicans and Belizeans protest Prince William and Kate Middleton during their Caribbean tour over the royal family's racist past
Prince William and Kate Middleton's tour marks the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but many see it as a c…
Samantha Grindell
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Now the Queen has died, British money is going to look very different. Here's how it will change.
The process of replacing Queen Elizabeth's portrait with King Charles III's will take a number of y…
Mikhaila Friel,Maria Noyen
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A gossip site's baseless claim that the Queen died went viral, but it's highly unlikely that's how the world will find out
Buckingham Palace has a detailed plan for when the Queen dies. The plan is to inform the British me…
Mikhaila Friel,Anneta Konstan…
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A royal watcher says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were ousted before Prince Andrew because they undermined the family's image
Prince Andrew quit royal duties in November 2019, two months before the Sussexes. His royal patrona…
Mikhaila Friel
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Due to British colonialism, King Charles is now the monarch of 14 countries in addition to the UK following Queen Elizabeth's death
The number of Commonwealth realms could shrink under King Charles. Last year, Barbados officially r…
John Haltiwanger
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A long-lost letter from Alexander Hamilton about the war with the British has been returned and is now on display in Boston
After a lengthy legal battle, a long-lost letter written by Alexander Hamilton has been returned an…
Alfred Hackensberger
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Prince Charles issues Commonwealth post-COVID youth jobs appeal
"Providing opportunities for disadvantaged young people drives the work of my Trust and, since I l…
PTI
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For decades, US special-operations units copied the British, but now the tables are turning
The changes are part of a strategic shift, meant to keep the British military relevant amid great-p…