We expected Charles to get the crown. We didn’t expect him to make a billion-dollar[s]…first. He is the first billionaire King in British history.
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Jamaica’s Long And Winding Road To Becoming A Republic
Jamaica’s Constitution Reform Committee is tasked with reviewing the 1962 Constitution to facilitate the country’s transition to a republic.
World Mourns Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s Bastion of Stability
Aides said the queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her Scottish Highlands estate. Her son, Charles, became King immediately.
Liz Truss Becomes UK PM After Meeting Queen At Balmoral
The UK’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has met the Queen in person as part of formalities to take up residence at 10 Downing Street.
Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child
The Olympic star told BBC he was named Mohamed Farah by those who brought him from Djibouti. His real name is Hussein Abdi Kahin.
Boris Johnson resigns as Head of the Conservative Party
After a week of mass resignation, Boris Johnson finally yielded yesterday to the pressure and resigned, blaming his exit on “the herd”.
On the G7 plate at this time
The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.
Is Britain’s Proud Democracy Under Threat?
A precursory glance through the Prime Minister’s Wikipedia page identifies at least three distinct ‘controversies’ since 2021.
AUKUS alliance a step on path to rescuing democracy
The trilateral security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US is a test of positive globalism as an international relations paradigm.
Why Britain Needs Electoral Reform Now
The relationship between seat distribution and election results is one example of how the majority of British voters have no real power.