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From the constitutional monarchies of western Europe to the absolute monarchies of the Middle East to the figurehead monarchy of Japan, royals play many roles in the modern world. In Monarchy Today you can read about the uniquely modern role of royal families in the 21st century.
Remember the Kellys!
- By iloveroyals
- Published 12/23/2007
- Monarchy Today
Princess Grace of Monaco brought her American heritage to her new country when she married its ruling prince in 1956. Although her children are prince and princesses of Monaco, they are also descendants of a large and prominent American family. This article, written in the form of a letter from Princess Grace to her children, explores her American heritage and its effect on Prince Albert, Princess Caroline, and Princess Stephanie.
God Save Our Gracious...President?
- By Samuel Crawford
- Published 11/9/2007
- Monarchy Today
The House of Windsor seems safely settled in the chintzy drawing rooms of Buckingham Palace, but could there really be a sell-by date on the most famous Royal Family in the world? Is Prince William really the golden boy he's believed to be, and could a certain Baltic country have all the answers to the age-old question: Monarchy or Republic?
Marriage between Royals and Commoners. Part 1: Current Rulers
- By Duke of Marmalade
- Published 10/24/2007
- Monarchy Today
The challenges faced by commoners marrying into royal families are discussed in a series of articles. Some of these commoners found it easy to fit into royal life, while some did not. This article, the first in the series, looks at the marriages of current rulers who married commoners.