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    The Queen’s divine right to rule

    Jan 12, 2022 3 minutes

    Bring out the best wine, make merry and be thankful for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. She ascended the throne on 6th February 1952 – 70 years ago.

    But what are we celebrating and what is the monarchy? All the newspapers and garish series such as The Crown treat it as a soap opera, an opportunity for the lascivious enjoyment of a peep show. They say the monarchy is the Royal Family and call it The Firm – but it isn’t.

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