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ROYALTY

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2023
A world with monarchs: Long live the kings and queens
The coronation of King Charles III highlights why constitutional monarchy remains a vital form of government in some of the world's most successful countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2023
When we were kings: What Shakespeare says about being No. 1
Charles’s crowning is religious pantomime, dramatizing the special relationship between the divine and the head of the royal family — and, by extension, with Britain itself.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023
King Charles III crowned in ceremony blending history and change
During a historic and solemn two-hour service, which dates back to the time of King William the Conqueror in 1066, Charles' second wife, Camilla, was also crowned queen.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023
As a king is crowned, some Britons ask why the monarchy persists
As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2023
The remarkable rehabilitation of Camilla, queen consort
Royal aides tasked with rebuilding the tarnished reputation of the royal family as a whole have spent years slowly integrating the king's former lover into her current role.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 30, 2023
Meh for monarchy: U.K. coronation fever yet to take hold
The last coronation was held 70 years ago, when huge crowds turned out to witness the formal investiture of Queen Elizabeth II. This time, there appears to be little of the same fervor.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 23, 2023
U.K. gears up for King Charles III's coronation
Charles III will be officially crowned king next month, in a solemn religious service eight months after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 26, 2022
Charles charts a path as a king for all holiday seasons
Adding a Hanukkah party and Diwali treats to the traditional Christmas address, King Charles III is publicly embracing a more inclusive monarchy in his first months.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 17, 2022
Prince William's godmother apologizes to woman over racism incident
Susan Hussey quit her British royal family role after Ngozi Fulani, who was born in Britain, revealed she had repeatedly asked her 'what part of Africa are you from?'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2022
Thank you my queen: You left the world a better place
Whether or not a constitutional monarchy makes sense in theory, with the British Commonwealth, it worked in practice.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 25, 2022
Follow the queen’s example: Make sure you have a will
Dying without a will is a cruel thing to inflict on your loved ones.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2022
Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II amid funeral's sombre pageantry
King Charles III and other senior British royals followed her flag-draped coffin into Westminster Abbey at the start of her state funeral, the country's first since 1965.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2022
Leaders and monarchs gather for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Hundreds of thousands of people lined up to file past the casket of Britain's longest-reigning monarch at London's historic Westminster Hall during her lying-in-state.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 18, 2022
Britons undeterred by daylong waits to mourn a queen they loved
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will lie in state at the Palace of Westminster until Monday morning, when it will be carried to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 18, 2022
The U.K.’s masses descend on London to say goodbye
While it fits with a national stereotype, the orderly 30-hour, 7-km queue for the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II is about more than just lining up.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2022
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive in Britain for queen's funeral
The imperial couple is making their first trip abroad since the emperor's accession to the throne in 2019.

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