Tag Archives: monarchy

One Hundred Years Ago, King Ferdinand got Promoted – October 1922: Greater Romania

Posted on 2022-11-04 by Andreas Moser

While Romania is famous for shooting its dictators, it treated its kings quite fairly.
One hundred years ago, the king was asked if he wanted to retain the job although his kingdom had greatly expanded. He said yes. Continue reading →

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One Hundred Years Ago, a Royal Funeral was the Last Gasp of Times Past – April 1921: Augusta Victoria

Posted on 2021-04-17 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Fassung. When I launched the series “One Hundred Years Ago …”, I had the intention to highlight events from the past that still resonate today. Sometimes this succeeds, sometimes not. But never has it been so easy to … Continue reading →

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Britain, it’s time for a revolution!

Posted on 2015-09-17 by Andreas Moser

What kind of a country is that which celebrates having had the same un-elected head of state for 63 years?

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Easily Confused (22) Mother and Son

Posted on 2013-04-30 by Andreas Moser

A mother who trusts her son: A mother who doesn’t trust her son:

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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on 2012-02-07 by Andreas Moser

Since February 1952, Elizabeth II has been the Queen of the United Kingdom and a few other Commonwealth countries, putting her into a league with other long-reigning heads of state like King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, Muammar Gaddafi in Libya or … Continue reading →

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Progress in the United Kingdom

Posted on 2011-10-30 by Andreas Moser

After a mere 300 years, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has found the time to modernise the laws on royal succession: Girls born into the royal family will no longer need to cede the throne to … Continue reading →

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Engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Posted on 2010-11-16 by Andreas Moser

Isn’t it obvious that Prince William had been waiting with his engagement to Kate Middleton until the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that prenuptial agreements are now also recognised by English courts? Smart guy.

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