Historian, writer and broadcaster Dr Tessa Dunlop says there’s been a lot of “future-proofing” for the British monarchy in recent days, but it was “very visual” during the Queen’s funeral.
“Nothing, remember, when it comes to the Royal Family, is done spontaneously or by accident,” Dr Dunlop told Sky News Australia.
“Very deliberately, George was placed in that procession beside his daddy, who is the new Prince of Wales. “And then, of course, there’s Charles, the new King, and you’ve got the line there, the continuity, the reassurance.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Charles III has a ‘rocky’ road as KingHistorian, writer and broadcaster Dr Tessa Dunlop says her worry is Charles III has got a “rocky old road” as King. 'He’s not a young man, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, God bless his soul,' Dr Dunlop told Sky News Australia. 'And he’s got a challenging brother, he’s got a challenging son, he’s got a few challenging charitable habits where he collects money in bags and stuff, none of this has been talked about – it’s really convenient, but it’s all going to … bubble away.'
Read more »
The United Kingdom was a ‘divided country’ before Queen’s deathFuneral attendee and MBE recipient Pranav Bhanot says up until last week, the United Kingdom was a “divided country”. “I think we are in a bubble,” he told Sky News Australia. “Whether it’s the leadership campaign for the prime ministerial leadership or their energy crisis, we are a divided country at the moment. “But what is so promising is that the nation has come together to grieve the monarchy.”
Read more »
Crown, orb and sceptre on Queen’s coffin symbolised ‘the undying monarchy’Royal biographer Sarah Gristwood says the crown, orb and sceptre on top of the Queen’s coffin symbolised the “undying monarchy”. “What passes from one rule to another,” Ms Gristwood told Sky News Australia. She said it was “incredibly moving” when the “instruments of state” were removed from on top of the Queen’s coffin and taken away. “Without them, it is the mortal woman who’s lying there, rather than the Queen, and she was about to be lowered into the vault.”
Read more »