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Ever wondered how the monarchy survives?

An insightful piece has some answers

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Rashmee Roshan Lall
Jun 03, 2022
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As Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations kick off in Britain, it is worthwhile to consider various aspects of the institution of monarchy. What makes it top dog in a world that has become flatter and more egalitarian in so many respects? How on earth does it survive?

Adam Ramsay’s brilliant openDemocracy pi…

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