Monarchy

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden: 50 years of banal royalism

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Friday, September 1, 2023

People around the world observed, in close detail, how the UK’s royal institution consolidates its authority by using ritual to link to the past.

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  • People around the world observed, in close detail, how the UK’s royal institution consolidates its authority by using ritual to link to the past.
  • Over the weekend of September 15 and 16 2023, Sweden will celebrate its own royal occasion, the golden jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf.
  • This may be of interest to the British royal family if their popularity continues to decrease over time.

Towards a low-key monarchy

    • Of the nine remaining hereditary monarchies in Europe, the Swedish monarchy has the least power and resources.
    • Many members of the Social Democratic party were pushing for the country to become a republic, while the more conservative voices sought to retain the monarchy.
    • Instead, it would remain a constitutional monarchy, with the Bernadotte dynasty holding the throne.
    • By doing away with this antiquated tradition of male-preference primogeniture, the monarchy was aligned with modernity.

An ordinary (royal) family

    • The Year with the Royal Family has been part of Christmas scheduling on public service TV since 1977.
    • A typical scene from 1985 features the family making sausages in the palace kitchen – the king in a red cardigan, the children in matching white aprons.
    • These media portrayals have sought to underline quite how ordinary the royal family is and how the public might identify with them.
    • In his 1995 book, Banal Nationalism, British social psychologist Michael Billig unpicks how nationalism is reproduced in everyday life via ordinary, unremarkable reminders.
    • Similarly, we might talk about “banal royalism” to describe how closely tied the Swedish royal institution is to the private lives of ordinary citizens – their superiority accentuated by their proximity to normal people.

The Bradford Exchange Mint Announces the King Charles III Proof Coin

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Bradford Exchange Mint is excited to be able to offer a limited opportunity to acquire one of the very first Proof tributes released on the Accession of HRM King Charles the III.

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  • The Bradford Exchange Mint is excited to be able to offer a limited opportunity to acquire one of the very first Proof tributes released on the Accession of HRM King Charles the III.
  • The front design features a full-color image of King Charles III in military dress and includes the new Royal Cypher.
  • The back design depicts a Bradford Exchange Mint exclusive portrait of King Charles III.
  • To protect and showcase your prized tribute to the coronation of King Charles III, your Proof arrives within a crystal-clear capsule.

LORD ASHCROFT POLLS: NEW CORONATION POLL FINDS LEAD FOR REPUBLIC - BUT AUSSIES THINK COUNTRY WOULD KEEP THE MONARCHY IN A REFERENDUM TOMORROW

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Findings from the survey include:

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  • Findings from the survey include:
    35% of Australians said they would vote to remain a constitutional monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, while 42% would vote to become a republic.
  • More than 1 in 5 said they didn't know or wouldn't vote – more than the gap between the two sides.
  • Most (57%) thought the country would become a republic if a referendum were held in 10 years.
  • More than two thirds (68%) said they would want Australia to remain in the Commonwealth if the country became a republic.

LORD ASHCROFT POLLS : NORTHERN IRELAND VOTERS LEAN TOWARDS REPLACING MONARCHY, CORONATION POLL FINDS

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

(Voters in England would keep the monarchy by 57% to 22%, Wales by 54% to 23%, and Scotland by 46% to 32%).

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  • (Voters in England would keep the monarchy by 57% to 22%, Wales by 54% to 23%, and Scotland by 46% to 32%).
  • 59% of Northern Ireland voters said they had a positive view of Princess Anne, making her the most popular royal in the Province.
  • 68% of Northern Ireland voters said they thought the King and the royal family cared a lot about the country.
  • Northern Ireland voters were divided as to whether the royal family (47%) or elected politicians (53%) did a better job of connecting with ordinary people.

LORD ASHCROFT POLLS: MAJORITY OF WELSH VOTERS BACK THE MONARCHY AHEAD OF CORONATION

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Most voters in Wales would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, new polling from Lord Ashcroft has found.

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  • LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Most voters in Wales would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, new polling from Lord Ashcroft has found.
  • Findings from the survey include:
    54% of voters in Wales said they would choose to remain a constitutional monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, while 23% would vote to become a republic.
  • (Voters in England would keep the monarchy by 57% to 22%, and in Scotland by 46% to 32%.
  • Voters in Northern Ireland said they would choose a republic by 46% to 42%).

LORD ASHCROFT POLLS: NEW CORONATION POLL FINDS SCOTS WOULD VOTE TO KEEP THE MONARCHY - BUT WOULD WANT AN INDEPENDENT SCOTLAND TO HAVE A NEW HEAD OF STATE

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scots would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new polling from Lord Ashcroft.

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  • LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scots would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new polling from Lord Ashcroft.
  • Findings from the survey include:
    46% of Scots said they would vote to remain a constitutional monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, while 32% would vote to become a republic.
  • (Voters in England would keep the monarchy by 57% to 22%, and Wales by 54% to 23%.
  • 38% said that if Scotland became independent they would want the King to stay as head of state; 44% said Scotland should have its own head of state under those circumstances.

LORD ASHCROFT POLLS: AHEAD OF CORONATION, NEW POLL FINDS NEW ZEALAND WOULD VOTE TO KEEP THE MONARCHY

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Zealand would choose to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls.

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  • LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Zealand would choose to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls.
  • Findings from the survey include:
    44% of New Zealanders said that in a referendum tomorrow they would vote to keep the monarchy; 34% said they would vote to become a republic.
  • Support for keeping the monarchy was more than twice as high among those aged 65 and over (63%) as among those aged 18 to 24 (31%).
  • Among those voting to keep the monarchy, only a minority (41%) said this was because it was a good thing for New Zealand.

LORD ASHCROFT CORONATION POLL: UK BACKS MONARCHY, BUT SIX COUNTRIES WOULD VOTE TO BECOME REPUBLICS IN REFERENDUM TOMORROW

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UK would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow – but six of the 14 other countries in which King Charles is head of state would vote to become republics, according to new polling from Lord Ashcroft.

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  • LONDON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UK would vote to keep the monarchy in a referendum tomorrow – but six of the 14 other countries in which King Charles is head of state would vote to become republics, according to new polling from Lord Ashcroft.
  • 68% of British voters (including 82% of those choosing the monarchy) said the royal family did a better job of connecting with ordinary people than elected politicians.
  • 22,701 adults were interviewed in February and March 2023 in the 15 countries in which King Charles is head of state.
  • He is a former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and honorary Chairman of the International Democrat Union.

RCMP maintains Royal traditions

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Friday, April 28, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today marked a proud moment in the historical relationship between the RCMP and the Royal Family.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today marked a proud moment in the historical relationship between the RCMP and the Royal Family.
  • As Commissioner-in-Chief of the RCMP, His Majesty will play a titular role in recognizing the importance of the RCMP at home and abroad by highlighting the rich history between the RCMP and the Monarchy, which dates back to the genesis of the RCMP during the reign of Queen Victoria.
  • To honour Royal traditions, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, along with Canada's High Commissioner in the United Kingdom, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, officially presented the RCMP's ninth Musical Ride horse to the family, Noble, to His Majesty King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
  • The RCMP and the Royal Family have enjoyed a longstanding, personal relationship for many decades, and I look forward to it continuing for many more."

CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA WITH THE ROYAL SALUTE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III EDITION

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Since its inception, Royal Salute has honoured the British Monarchy and marked significant milestones with unique expressions that represent and embody a moment in history.

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  • Since its inception, Royal Salute has honoured the British Monarchy and marked significant milestones with unique expressions that represent and embody a moment in history.
  • As the Scotch originated as a Coronation gift 70 years ago, there couldn't be a more fitting moment for Royal Salute to pay homage once again.
  • The Royal Salute Coronation of King Charles III Edition is housed in a Dartington Crystal decanter, tinted in a deep sapphire blue hue, reminiscent of the precious stones set within the Imperial State Crown.
  • Only 500 precious bottles of the Royal Salute Coronation of King Charles III Edition will be available from April 2023, at selected specialist retailers for RRP $35,000 CAD.