Who Is the Next Heir to the Throne? See the Complete British Line of Succession

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth in Sept. 2022, King Charles became monarch. Find out who follows him in the British ...

What the British Monarchy Actually Does—And How Hard It Would Be To Abolish It

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the power to abolish the monarchy doesn’t lie with the monarch alone. In fact, there isn’t a whole lot that British Kings and Queens can actually do beyond the bounds ...
Case Western Reserve University

History’s Luke Reader discussed the history of the British monarchy

ideastream: Luke Reader, a teaching fellow in the Department of History, described the role of the British monarchy from its controversial past to its relevancy today, following the passing of Queen ...
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The British Abolished The Monarchy Before—So Why Did They Bring It Back?

In 1649, the British monarchy ceased when Charles I was executed, and the office of king was abolished by Parliament under the English Interregnum. A republic followed, and yet just over a decade ...
The Philadelphia Tribune

Book Review: 'The Crown's Silence' reevaluates the history of Black American slavery

Her silence resonated backward more than 450 years.
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The Crown’s Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas

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Think the British royal succession is complicated? Spain takes it to another level

At first glance, royal succession may seem simple: the eldest child inherits the crown. But when comparing the British and Spanish monarchies, it becomes clear that the two royal houses operate under ...