This week’s episode in the faltering ‘British Monarchy’ series featured King Charles being presented with the Scottish crown jewels at a ceremony in Edinburgh. There were indeed protests, but these were limited to small groups flourishing “Not My King” placards and booing. Back in 1935, when the monarchy was still a potent force, my father, More

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