Royal Family
Why Germany mourned our British queen
While few Germans lament the loss of their own emperors and kings, they admire the British idea of monarchy
The building king
King Charles can be a late bloomer
The monarchy in context
How has it survived?
“Thank you, ma’am, for everything”
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Long to have reigned over us
For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II brought dignity and grace to public life
Soft power superpower?
It’s easy to mock, but British influence is real — and a potent tool for good
Strap In, or Strap On?
Why is Prince Harry publishing a memoir?
Modernising the Royal Family
David Starkey talks to Graham Stewart about the crown’s delicate balance between reform, revolution, and sustaining a useful role
Is it time for the honours system to go?
From the questionable calibre of candidates to clandestine cancellations, Michael Collins queries the future of this (not so) honourable tradition
Prince Philip’s military legacy
Prince Philip’s military service deserves to be remembered in its own right
Common prayer
Britain, and her monarchy, have a language fitted for times of joy and sorrow alike — so why does the Church of England make such poor use of our traditional liturgy?
The dangerous excesses of breaking boundaries
There is a double standard on trans people and violence
Off with the fairies
Unsurprisingly, the most brilliant of all English music-theatre pieces are mostly overlooked
Michael Gove’s new definition of “extremism” is extremely silly
We cannot define such a vague term with such vague terms
Healers who harm
Bad Therapy: Why The Kids Aren’t Growing Up by Abigail Shrier
Parents are being hypocritical about smartphones
Yes, kids use their phones too much, but what about adults?
All small talk
Dwarf uprisings, Daleks and disreputable handymen
Matthew Parris and the illusion of independence
Those in flight from human dependency are the ones who cannot be realistic
Saving London from the czar
London’s nightlife could be great — but it needs real change
Unobtrusively superlative
A quietly brilliant Chelsea staple where the food practically tap dances off the fork
Justin’s dilemma
Spears got slutshamed; Timberlake was the stud
