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An Icon, Not An Idol

An Icon, Not An Idol

The genius of a monarchy embedded in a democracy.

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Sep 09, 2022
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The 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)

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