Share this postAn Icon, Not An Idolandrewsullivan.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesOtherAn Icon, Not An IdolThe genius of a monarchy embedded in a democracy.Andrew SullivanSep 9, 2022∙ Paid138Share this postAn Icon, Not An Idolandrewsullivan.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesOtherShareThe Union Jack is lowered on Windsor Castle as a rainbow covers the sky on September 8 shortly after the Queen’s death. (Chris Jackson/Getty)Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to The Weekly Dish to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Start trialAlready a paid subscriber? Sign in