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THE TRUTH ABOUT: George iii - The Untold Story

Turns out America’s favorite villain may have been framed as historian gives King George III a makeover

King George inherited the throne in 1760 at age 22, overseeing an empire stretching across continents

The Independent UK

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution review – behold … the world’s messiest breakup!

The charming historian looks at how the UK-US ‘special relationship’ led to divorce – via Franklin’s naked ‘air baths’ and his wild portrait of George III that gave every visitor an electric shock

The Guardian - UK

The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 1

[This post is excerpted from the new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon… The post The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 1 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Donald Trump Decides to Lift Whisky Tariffs After Four-Day State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

US President Trump cancels whisky tariffs after King Charles' visit, signaling improved US-UK trade relations. The move is expected to benefit the Scotch whisky industry and ease trade tensions.

International Business Times UK

The King of Comedy: How Charles III used humour to reprimand Donald Trump in the US Congress

There is, rather conveniently, an actual novel called The Two Georges which imagines a world in which George Washington and King George III settle their differences and the American Revolution never happens. In that version of history, America remains within the British system, the empire adapts, and everyone carries on…

The Times of India

King Charles Channels King George III To Deal With 'Fascinating' Donald Trump During US Visit: Report

King Charles is leaning on humour, history and strict political neutrality as he navigates a delicate US state visit hosted by Donald Trump, from an address to Congress to a lavish White House dinner.

International Business Times UK

Read the complete transcript of King Charles III's speech to Congress

King Charles III extolled the bonds between Britain and the United States in a speech to Congress. Here is the full text:

The Independent UK

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‘A day of loss for our democracy’: civil rights groups slam supreme court ruling that weakens key part of Voting Rights Act – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Mission accomplished as king’s speech to Congress goes down a storm

Charles quoted Wilde and Dickens in measured masterclass – and no tirade as yet from mad monarch in White House

The Guardian - US

Five of The King’s best jokes during his historic speech to US Congress

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The Independent UK

As a state visit looms … can King Charles tame Trump?

Royal visitors have long been popular in the US, and Charles has decades of diplomacy under his belt. But can soft power save the special relationship?

The Guardian - UK

Forget 'Bridgerton' season 4 — why this love story is the series best

The 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' prequel remains a stand-out among Netflix's bodice-ripping 'Bridgerton' franchise — here's why you should watch

Tom’s Guide

‘Unjust and inhuman’: how royal family ignored a Black abolitionist’s plea to end the slave trade

In this adapted extract from The Crown’s Silence, which examines the royal family’s links with slavery from Elizabeth I to the present, Ottobah Cugoano directly appeals to the monarchy – but is met with silence

The Guardian - UK

Prince William to attend World Cup months after King's US state visit

Royal double act aims to boost special relationship as trade talks continue with Trump administration

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Ken Burns on his American Revolution documentary: ‘We won’t work on a more important film’

The acclaimed documentarian’s latest epic series has been in the works for a decade and features A-list contributions from Meryl Streep to Tom Hanks

The Conversation

How fashion designer Paul McCann reimagines the Indigenous debutante ball

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the following article contains images and voices of deceased persons.

The Independent UK

NFL mourns death of Oakland Raiders legend George Atkinson

Atkinson had disclosed symptoms consistent with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a 2016 interview

The Conversation

A history of the dukes of York

From New York City to Duke of York Island in Antarctica, the Dukedom of York has a wider cultural resonance than you might immediately realise.

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Evening Standard

Is this cruise through Antarctica, Falklands, and South Georgia the most iconic trip a Briton can take?

Mark Stratton takes in icebergs, orcas and union jacks on this thrilling cruise

Marie Claire

Prince William Playfully Teased King Charles While Introducing Donald Trump During the State Visit

Leave it to Prince William to find a way to make introducing visiting heads of state seem relatable and casual.

The Independent UK

‘Joined by history and fate’: Trump and King Charles toast US-UK ‘kinship’ ... and each other at lavish state banquet

Trump toasted the ‘great friendship’ between the U.S. and U.K. at a historic second state visit to the country and squeezed in a dig at Prince Harry

Evening Standard

Drawing of pet squirrel by King George III’s would-be assassin to go on display

James Hadfield created the artwork and an epitaph to the animal while a patient at Bethlem psychiatric hospital.

The Independent UK

Flog It! star’s collection of silver fetches £124,614 at auction

Michael Baggott died aged 51 in January.

Reason

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant today.

Reason

Trump vs. the Declaration of Independence

Several of the items on the Declaration's list of grievances against King George III also apply to Donald Trump today.

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