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The Conversation: Charles III faces challenges at home, abroad – and even in defining what it means to be king

THE CONVERSATION — Charles III became the King of the United Kingdom on Sept. 8, 2022, having spent almost all of his 73 years preparing for this role, watching the example of his mother, Elizabeth II. Yet, he faces an uncertain course as monarch. The legacy of Charles’ mother is complex. While her presence was a source of […]

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The Conversation: In 1953, ‘Queen-crazy’ American women looked to Elizabeth II as inspiration

THE CONVERSATION — In the spring of 1953, women from across the United States traveled to Britain – for many, it was their first time abroad. The impetus for the trip was Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, held in Westminster Abbey on a rainy June 2 of that year. Among those making the journey were Peggy Webber, […]