• JungleJim@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    It’s against my political philosophy to say this about a monarchy but it makes me kind of sad it’s gone. The world feels smaller without these sorts of things.

    • Why9@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Definitely. Once upon a time, the prestige of the title of “Reigning Monarch of the British empire and all its territories” was incredible.

      The weight of the crown back then was immense. Now it’s more like a party hat…