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The dangerous symbolism of Trump coins

Heather Digby Parton
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From MAGA to monarchy

Victor Acquista
An official portrait of King Charles III, painted by artist Jonathan Yeo, is pictured during its unveiling, in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace in London on May 14, 2024. (AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

What makes Charles' portrait so scary

Mary Elizabeth Williams
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is seen during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Coronation jewels' bloody history

Alison Stine
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Vegetarian spinach pea quiche (Getty Images/Westend61)

It's so easy to make quiche at home

Lauren Ball, Emily Burch - The Conversation
Milly Alcock in "House of the Dragon" (Ollie Upton / HBO)

"Dragon's" real-life dynastic struggle

David Routt - The Conversation
Off With Her Head (Mr. Fish/Original to ScheerPost)

America: Quit fawning over the "royals"

Chris Hedges
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, the only child of the marriage between George IV and Caroline of Brunswick (The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)

Royal heirs who died before they reigned

Samantha Arrowsmith - Mental Floss
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Bill Barr, Donald Trump and King Charles I (Getty Images/Salon)

Trump isn't a king — he may be worse

Peter C. Herman
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From influencers to authoritarians

Keith A. Spencer
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King Donald and his courtiers

Heather Digby Parton
(AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Why is Saudi Arabia so paranoid?

James L. Gelvin - The Conversation
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(AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Ivanka filling in for POTUS

Taylor Link
Prince William (AP/Star Max)

William stands up for LGBT+

Mary Elizabeth Williams
(AP/Eranga Jayawardena)

Disgrace in Saudia Arabia

Ben Norton
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Natasha Lennard
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Down with the royal baby!

Natasha Lennard
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