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‘Unjust and inhuman’: how royal family ignored a Black abolitionist’s plea to end the slave trade

In this adapted extract from The Crown’s Silence, which examines the royal family’s links with slavery from Elizabeth I to the present, Ottobah Cugoano directly appeals to the monarchy – but is met with silence

The Guardian - UK

Prince William to attend World Cup months after King's US state visit

Royal double act aims to boost special relationship as trade talks continue with Trump administration

Evening Standard

Ken Burns on his American Revolution documentary: ‘We won’t work on a more important film’

The acclaimed documentarian’s latest epic series has been in the works for a decade and features A-list contributions from Meryl Streep to Tom Hanks

The Guardian - US

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How fashion designer Paul McCann reimagines the Indigenous debutante ball

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the following article contains images and voices of deceased persons.

The Conversation

NFL mourns death of Oakland Raiders legend George Atkinson

Atkinson had disclosed symptoms consistent with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a 2016 interview

The Independent UK

A history of the dukes of York

From New York City to Duke of York Island in Antarctica, the Dukedom of York has a wider cultural resonance than you might immediately realise.

The Conversation

Is this cruise through Antarctica, Falklands, and South Georgia the most iconic trip a Briton can take?

Mark Stratton takes in icebergs, orcas and union jacks on this thrilling cruise

Evening Standard

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Prince William Playfully Teased King Charles While Introducing Donald Trump During the State Visit

Leave it to Prince William to find a way to make introducing visiting heads of state seem relatable and casual.

Marie Claire

‘Joined by history and fate’: Trump and King Charles toast US-UK ‘kinship’ ... and each other at lavish state banquet

Trump toasted the ‘great friendship’ between the U.S. and U.K. at a historic second state visit to the country and squeezed in a dig at Prince Harry

The Independent UK

Drawing of pet squirrel by King George III’s would-be assassin to go on display

James Hadfield created the artwork and an epitaph to the animal while a patient at Bethlem psychiatric hospital.

Evening Standard

Flog It! star’s collection of silver fetches £124,614 at auction

Michael Baggott died aged 51 in January.

The Independent UK

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant today.

Reason

Trump vs. the Declaration of Independence

Several of the items on the Declaration's list of grievances against King George III also apply to Donald Trump today.

Reason

A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III

Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.”

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250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

Let the arguments begin

Evening Standard

Items that reflect ‘elegance and artistry’ of Barbara Taylor Bradford go on sale

The British-American author found fame with her debut novel, A Woman Of Substance, and went on to write 40 novels.

Marie Claire

Will Prince Louis be Granted a Title from Dad Prince William That's "Tainted With Sadness"—or Will He Get a Dukedom at All?

Royal historian Jessica Storoschuk tells 'Marie Claire' what Prince Louis and Prince George's future titles could look like.

The Conversation

Tyrannical leader? Why comparisons between Trump and King George III miss the mark on 18th-century British monarchy

George III, king of Great Britain and its colonies at the time of the American Revolution, has been maligned unfairly.

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Woman & Home

Why do we have Christmas trees? Plus, the origins behind other Christmas traditions

Ever wondered why we eat mince pies and turkey at Christmas? And give each other gifts?

The Conversation

During the American Revolution, Brits weren’t just facing off against white Protestant Christians − US patriots are diverse and have been since Day 1

In 1770, Barnard Gratz of Philadelphia wrote to a friend complaining about a recent speech by King George III. Gratz, an American patriot, wrote that the speech “was such narishkeit” that it was “not worth the postage.”

Evening Standard

Best Regency-style furniture for adding grandeur to your interiors

Step back in time with this palatial interior trend

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump is desperate to land a punch on Kamala Harris. But he fails

Trump frantically attempts to find the key to a negative campaign against Harris. But, like the mad King Lear, he spins into agitation and confusion

Woman & Home

Fun facts about royal christenings over the years

For a family so full of history and ceremony, it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of interesting facts and traditions about their christenings

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Princess Charlotte’s surprisingly close link to Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte revealed by historian

The Netflix hit may be mostly fiction, but Queen Charlotte was a real historical figure and her ties to today's Royal Family are still strong

The Guardian - UK

Key US independence document bore arms of British king

UK expert discovers George III watermark on paper used as 1776 founding document, which is kept in secure vault

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