, a trend that could continue. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have also undertaken shorter international trips and carried out more virtual royal engagements, changes that could become more permanent.But for some, although the family itself may embrace change, the depth of the royal institutions will remain entrenched.
"The old guard is still going to be the old guard. Prince Charles is older," said Marlene Koenig, author of European and British royal biographies.Koenig said the fact that the monarchy knew how to evolve at all was in part down to Philip, who, much like Queen Victoria's husband, Albert, had reshaped the institution by being open to some new ideas.
Philip supported the TV broadcast of Elizabeth's 1953 coronation, allowing the masses to tune in. He also advocated the scrapping of upper-class debutantes being formally presented at court — a practice he called"daft," which ended in 1958. Instead, he championed annual summer garden parties at Buckingham Palace as a way to meet and recognize the achievements of everyday people.
Years later he was also the driving force in a rare behind-the-scenes BBC documentary of royal life in 1969, making the family more accessible to the public. In an early form of reality TV, the show tapped into British curiosity of life behind palace walls, a fascination that has continued to modern day with millions tuning in to a
They’ll not be required in the Republic of Scotland.
How? They booted Prince Harry & co. and Queen Elizabeth is still queen...
Correction: most people choose not to look at them at all. Media should join that club.
What the bleep is Royal about this?
nothing can save this outdated relic of an institution.. did I say racist?
Nobody gives a shit about the monarchy.
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Qell there shouldn't be too much to be concerned about considering they're symbolic and have absolutely no governing power. In fact, maybe the British should have the choice to pay more in taxes for one family to live in obscene luxury
yes youthful 72-year-old Prince Charles
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